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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl Recipe

5.3 from 19 reviews

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that brings together the flavors of grilled chicken, street corn, and fluffy rice in a bowl. Perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 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

For the Street Corn Topping:

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled if possible – frozen
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup sour cream, save half to drizzle on top
  • 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

For the Rice and Assembly:

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season and marinate the chicken: Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat 4 chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook (sear) the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
  3. Prepare the street corn topping: Mix 1 cup grilled corn or sautéed frozen sweet corn, ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, ½ cup Cotija cheese, and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Add salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
  4. Prepare the rice: Reheat 3 cups cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
  6. Optional: Drizzle extra sour cream on top if desired.
  7. Optional: Finish with a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor.
  8. Serve: Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.

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