Description
Experience a burst of flavor with the Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, a delightful one-bowl meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This recipe features marinated chicken, zesty grilled corn, and creamy toppings that everyone will love. It’s not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable with your favorite ingredients, making it ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Plus, it’s packed with nutritious elements like protein and fresh veggies, ensuring you enjoy a healthy meal without sacrificing taste. Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant and satisfying rice bowl!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tsp chili powder (or paprika)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (grilled, if possible)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp lime juice (for extra zest)
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (or white/brown rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in lime juice, oil, chili powder, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another bowl, mix grilled corn with red onion (optional), sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the street corn topping.
- Reheat the cooked rice as needed.
- Assemble each bowl with rice as the base; top with sliced chicken and street corn mixture. Garnish with additional cotija cheese and a lime wedge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 450g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 140mg