Description
This Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl is an easy, flavorful Mexican-inspired dinner made with juicy marinated chicken thighs, creamy street corn, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the marinated chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- For the street corn mix:
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or sautéed)
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream, separated
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
- For serving:
- 3 cups prepared rice
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- Lime wedges
- Reserved sour cream and cotija cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if needed. Cook marinated chicken for 8–10 minutes per side until cooked through and golden brown. Let rest, then slice.
- In a bowl, mix corn, red onion, sour cream, mayo, cotija, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice until creamy and combined.
- Warm prepared rice in microwave or stovetop with splash of water.
- Assemble bowls by dividing rice, then topping with sliced chicken and street corn mix. Garnish with extra cotija, cilantro, lime wedges, and a drizzle of sour cream.
Notes
- This dish is great for busy weeknights.
- Customize the toppings to your liking.
- Can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: street corn chicken bowl, Mexican chicken bowl, easy weeknight dinner, cotija corn rice bowl