Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines juicy marinated chicken thighs with a creamy street corn topping over fluffy rice. Perfect for a flavorful dinner option!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Street Corn Topping:
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels grilled, if possible – frozen
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream save half to drizzle on top
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime cut into wedges
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 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 grilled corn or sautéed frozen sweet corn, thinly sliced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Prepare the rice: Reheat 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, grill or cook the corn until slightly charred.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice: Fresh lime juice brightens the dish and balances the richness of the sour cream and mayo.
- Reheat Rice with Water: When reheating rice, add a splash of water to keep it fluffy.
- Add Extra Heat: For a spicy kick, add jalapeño or cayenne to the street corn topping.
- Extra Topping Ideas: Avocado or Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeños, Lettuce, Radish Slices, Green Onions, Hot Sauce or Sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
