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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl with marinated chicken, creamy street corn topping, and fluffy rice.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 thighs boneless and skinless chicken
  • 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
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For the Rice and Assembly

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • 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.

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 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.

Prepare the Rice

  • Reheat 3 cups 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.

Serve

  • Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream on top if desired. Finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.

Nutrition

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