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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: A Flavorful Fiesta You Need

Enjoy the vibrant and satisfying Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, combining smoky grilled corn and juicy chicken thighs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs Chicken or use chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust for spice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked preferred
For the Corn Topping
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Kernels fresh grilled preferred
  • 1 small Red Onion or substitute with green onions
  • 1 cup Sour Cream dairy-free options available
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese or feta/Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional garnish
For the Base
  • 4 cups Cooked Rice use brown rice or quinoa for healthier option

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and let marinate in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with avocado oil, cook marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Prepare the Street Corn Topping: Combine grilled corn, diced onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice; mix thoroughly.
  4. Reheat the Rice: Warm cooked rice with a splash of water in a saucepan until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Distribute warm rice in bowls, top with chicken, smoky corn topping, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize toppings to your preference for a unique experience.

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