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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl features grilled chicken thighs, corn, Cotija cheese, and a tangy lime sauce for a customizable meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 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
  

Chicken

  • 4 thighs 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

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
  • 1 lime lime cut into wedges

Rice and Assembly

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
  • Mix corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
  • Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
  • Assemble the bowls with rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra cotija, and cilantro. 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

Customize with toppings like avocado or black beans.

Nutrition

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