Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
A delicious and flavorful Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Street Corn Topping
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels grilled, if possible – frozen
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream save half to drizzle on top
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime cut into wedges
For the Rice and Assembly
- 3 cups cooked rice
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook (sear) the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
Prepare the Street Corn Topping
- Mix sweet corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
Prepare the Rice
- Reheat the cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
Assemble the Bowls
- Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
- Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream on top if desired.
- Optional: Finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.
Serve
- Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 43.5gProtein: 22.6gFat: 28.2g
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