Description
The Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a lively and satisfying dish that brings together the rich flavors of tender chicken thighs, smoky grilled corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and a zesty lime sauce. This customizable rice bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner, allowing you to mix and match your favorite toppings. With each bite bursting with freshness, it’s not just a meal—it’s a culinary experience that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled preferred)
- ½ cup Cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown. Let rest before slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the street corn topping.
- Reheat cooked rice over low heat until warm.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, sliced chicken, and street corn topping; garnish with additional Cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg