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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Savory Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl with Custom Toppings

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl offers a delightful mix of flavors and endless customization for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Juicy and flavorful
  • 2 Tbsp Lime Juice Fresh enhances flavor
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil Healthy fat for cooking
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Street Corn Topping
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels Grilled or use frozen
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Can use dairy-free options
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Consider dairy-free options
  • 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese Salty and creamy
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder For additional flavor
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Quinoa or cauliflower rice can be substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Coat chicken thighs evenly with the marinade and let rest in the fridge for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. In a bowl, combine the sweet corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Reheat your cooked rice in a saucepan with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
  6. Place a portion of warm rice in bowls, top with sliced chicken and street corn mixture. Garnish with cilantro and extra Cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added texture and flavor, consider optional toppings like diced avocado or crushed tortilla chips.

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