Description
A flavorful and satisfying street corn chicken rice bowl with seasoned chicken, creamy street corn topping, and fluffy rice. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken to coat evenly and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir well.
- Reheat rice if needed.
- Assemble the bowl with a base of rice, sliced chicken, and a generous spoonful of street corn topping. Garnish with Cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge.
Notes
For extra flavor, char the corn and use fresh lime juice. To add heat, toss in diced jalapeño or extra chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: street corn, chicken bowl, rice bowl, easy dinner, meal prep