Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a perfect blend of juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and creamy Cotija cheese. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a versatile meal that caters to everyone’s tastes. Whether you’re preparing for a family dinner or need an easy meal prep option, this recipe allows for customization with your favorite toppings like avocado or black beans. With its zesty lime sauce and colorful presentation, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or cozy night in. Dive into this flavorful experience tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 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
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or frozen)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill fresh corn until charred or sauté frozen corn in a skillet until heated through. Mix with sliced red onion.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Slice into strips.
- For the sauce, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble by layering cooked rice in bowls followed by grilled corn mixture and sliced chicken. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg