Description
Juicy marinated chicken, street corn topping, and fluffy rice come together in this flavorful, easy bowl—perfect for meal prep or busy nights.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled, or sautéed if frozen)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup sour cream (divided, save half for drizzle)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lime, cut into wedges
3 cups cooked rice
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Optional: Tajín seasoning
Instructions
1. Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs and marinate 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 8-10 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest, then slice.
3. In a bowl, mix corn, red onion, ½ cup sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
4. Warm rice with a splash of water until fluffy.
5. Assemble each bowl with rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra cotija, cilantro, and a lime wedge.
6. Drizzle with remaining sour cream and sprinkle Tajín if desired.
Notes
Store components separately for best leftovers.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a protein boost.
Swap cotija with feta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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