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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe


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

Description

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe combines tender marinated chicken with a flavorful street corn topping, served over warm rice for a delicious and satisfying 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 assembling:

  • 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 chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet, cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side. Rest, then slice.
  3. Prepare the street corn topping: Mix grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season to taste.
  4. Prepare the rice: Reheat cooked rice with water until warm.
  5. 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 and sprinkle Tajín.
  6. Serve: Serve warm with a squeeze of lime.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
  • You can grill the chicken for added smoky flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, Mexican bowl recipe, chicken and corn bowl