Name: Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or sautéed from frozen); 1/4 cup sliced red onion; 1/2 cup sour cream, separated; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, extra for topping; 1 tbsp lime juice (to taste); 3 cups prepared rice; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; Lime wedges (from 1 lime); Reserved sour cream and cotija cheese, for garnish

Description

A delicious and hearty meal featuring marinated chicken thighs, creamy street corn mixture, and fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or sautéed from frozen)
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup sour cream, separated
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, extra for topping
1 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
3 cups prepared rice
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges (from 1 lime)
Reserved sour cream and cotija cheese, for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix the lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the mixture. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the marinated chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until they are fully cooked. Remove from heat and let them rest.
In another bowl, combine the sweet corn, red onion, 1/2 cup sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
Slice the cooked chicken into strips.
To assemble the bowls, place a scoop of rice at the bottom, add the sliced chicken on top, and then spoon the corn mixture over everything.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and extra sour cream and cotija cheese if desired.

Notes

For a smokier flavor, grill the corn until slightly charred. Use jasmine rice for a subtly sweet flavor, or try brown rice for a whole grain option.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 100mg