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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Delight in this Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring tender chicken thighs, grilled corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and tangy lime sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs 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 thinly sliced red onion
  • 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
 

Season and marinate the chicken

  • Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.

Cook the chicken

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook (sear) the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.

Prepare the street corn topping

  • Mix grilled corn, sliced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Prepare the rice

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

Assemble the bowls

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

Serve

  • Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.

Notes

Char the corn for deeper flavor, use fresh lime juice for brightness, and reheat rice with water to keep it fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 43.5gProtein: 22.6gFat: 28.2g
Keyword chicken bowl, easy dinner, Mexican recipe, rice bowl, street corn, Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
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