Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A fresh and flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring grilled chicken, creamy street-style corn, and warm rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup Cotija cheese
- Lime juice and wedges
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs with lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown; slice after resting.
- In a bowl, mix grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lime juice for zest.
- Reheat cooked rice and divide among bowls; top with sliced chicken and street corn mixture.
- Garnish with extra Cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Serve warm with additional lime wedges and optional toppings like cilantro or avocado. For best results, store components separately and assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, street corn, quick dinner, meal prep, Mexican cuisine
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