Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful fusion dish perfect for lunch or dinner. This recipe brings together juicy grilled chicken thighs, sweet corn, and creamy Cotija cheese, all topped with a zesty lime sauce. Ideal for gatherings or cozy weeknight meals, this bowl is customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy it with fresh toppings like avocado and black beans for a nutritious and satisfying meal that’s both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 lime (for juice and wedges)
- 1 cup sour cream
- Spices: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder
- Avocado and black beans (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest before slicing.
- In a bowl, mix grilled corn with red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reheat cooked rice until warm.
- Assemble the bowls by layering rice first, followed by sliced chicken and street corn topping. Garnish with extra Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg