Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a family-friendly meal loaded with bold flavors! Juicy grilled chicken, creamy street corn topping, and fluffy rice come together for an easy, delicious, and satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 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 or sautéed frozen corn)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream (save half for drizzling)
- 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
- Optional: Tajín seasoning for extra flavor
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs evenly and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F).
- Remove from heat and let it rest before slicing.
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Prepare the Street Corn Topping:
- In a bowl, mix grilled or sautéed corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
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Prepare the Rice:
- Reheat 3 cups of cooked rice with a splash of water to make it warm and fluffy.
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Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the rice into bowls.
- Add sliced chicken and spoon the street corn topping over the chicken.
- Garnish with extra Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Drizzle with additional sour cream if desired.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve warm with an optional sprinkle of Tajín for extra zest.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add diced jalapeños to the corn topping or sprinkle extra chili powder.
- Meal prep option: Store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
- Dairy-free alternative: Use dairy-free sour cream and omit the cheese.
- Protein swap: Try it with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different take.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg