Description
A vibrant and satisfying bowl featuring juicy spiced chicken, creamy street corn, and fluffy rice, inspired by bold Mexican street food flavors.
Ingredients
- Marinated Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Street Corn Mix:
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- For Serving:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
- Extra sour cream and cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 8–10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
- In a bowl, combine corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix well.
- Reheat rice if needed and fluff with a fork.
- Assemble bowls by adding rice, sliced chicken, and street corn mixture.
- Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, extra cheese, and sour cream if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Use grilled corn for extra smoky flavor.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option.
- Feta cheese works as a substitute for cotija.
- Store components separately for best freshness.
- Add avocado, beans, or tomatoes for extra toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
