Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful meal that combines tender chicken thighs with smoky street corn and creamy Cotija cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this customizable dish allows you to add your favorite toppings like avocado or jalapeños, making it suitable for any occasion. In under an hour, you can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying bowl that balances bold flavors with fresh ingredients. Whether you’re serving it for lunch or dinner, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in a mixture of lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix corn kernels with red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper; add lime juice.
- Reheat cooked rice until warm and fluffy.
- Assemble by topping rice with sliced chicken and street corn mixture; garnish with extra Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg