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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe


  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender marinated chicken with a zesty street corn topping, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.


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
  • ½ tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping:

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled if possible – frozen
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup sour cream (save half to drizzle on top)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Prepare the street corn topping: Mix grilled or sautéed frozen sweet corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  4. Prepare the rice: Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
  6. Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream and sprinkle Tajín for added flavor.
  7. Serve: Warm bowls with a squeeze of lime.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sauté, Grill
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican Chicken Bowl, Corn Topping Recipe