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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a fresh meal featuring grilled chicken thighs, sweet corn, Cotija cheese, and a tangy lime sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Wooden Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 thighs chicken, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels grilled, if possible - frozen
  • 0.25 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream save half to drizzle on top
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup cotija cheese crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Rice and Assembly

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Chicken Preparation

  • Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat 4 chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook (sear) the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.

Street Corn Topping Preparation

  • Mix 1 cup grilled corn or sauteed frozen sweet corn, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, ½ cup Cotija cheese, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Rice Preparation

  • Reheat 3 cups cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.

Assembly

  • Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
  • Drizzle extra sour cream on top if desired.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.
  • Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.

Notes

Optional ingredients can enhance flavor and presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 43.5gProtein: 22.6gFat: 28.2g
Keyword chicken, easy recipe, healthy meal, Rice Bowl, Street Corn
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