Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A flavorful twist on comfort food featuring juicy chicken, street corn topping, and fluffy rice in a delightful bowl.
Equipment
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Cooking Spoon
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
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Street Corn Topping
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels grilled, if possible – frozen
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream save half to drizzle on top
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 piece lime cut into wedges
For the Rice and Assembly
- 3 cups cooked rice
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- 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.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook (sear) the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
- Mix grilled 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.
- Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
- Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream on top if desired. Optional: Finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
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