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Street Corn Chicken Rice

Savory Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl You’ll Crave Again!

This easy Street Corn Chicken Rice bowl is a vibrant dish blending flavorful bites of chicken, grilled corn, and zesty toppings, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil olive oil is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Grilled Corn canned corn can be used
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise omit for lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese feta can be substituted
For the Base
  • 2 cups Rice jasmine or brown rice is best
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken thighs with the marinade and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add avocado oil, and cook marinated chicken thighs for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
  3. Combine grilled corn, diced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook rice according to package instructions. For pre-cooked rice, heat with a splash of water until warm.
  5. Assemble servings by dividing rice into bowls, topping with sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija cheese, and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes; customize toppings to add personal flair.

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