Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful and customizable dish featuring tender chicken thighs, smoky grilled corn, zesty lime, and creamy Cotija cheese. This bowl is quick to prepare and packed with freshness, perfect for any occasion. Customize with toppings like avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Avocado oil
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
For the Street Corn Mixture:
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- Red onion
- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise
- Cotija cheese
- Chili powder
- Salt and pepper
Additional:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup Cotija cheese
- Lime juice and wedges
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Marinate chicken thighs in lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the Street Corn Mixture: In a bowl, mix grilled corn with red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Reheat the Rice: Reheat cooked rice until warm and fluffy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Create bowls with rice on the bottom topped with sliced chicken and street corn mixture. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
