Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful fusion of juicy chicken thighs, sweet grilled corn, and creamy Cotija cheese drizzled with zesty lime sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve to guests. With its fresh ingredients and customizable toppings, each bowl becomes a unique culinary experience. Enjoy this protein-packed and nutrient-rich meal that’s easy to prepare and ideal for meal prepping!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (preferably grilled)
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- Lime juice
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Sear marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes on each side until fully cooked; let rest before slicing.
- Combine sweet corn with red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Reheat cooked rice until warm.
- Assemble by layering rice at the base of serving bowls and topping with sliced chicken and street corn mixture; garnish with extra Cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg