Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A delicious and flavorful rice bowl topped with juicy chicken, creamy street corn, and zesty toppings.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Street Corn Topping:

• 1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled if possible (or frozen)
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup sour cream (save half for drizzling)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tsp 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:

1. Season and marinate the chicken: Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
2. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
3. Prepare the street corn topping: Mix grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
4. Prepare the rice: Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
5. Assemble the bowls: Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
6. Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream or sprinkle Tajín on top for extra flavor.
7. Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 512 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 43.5 g
• Protein: 22.6 g
• Fat: 28.2 g

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 4 people