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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: Flavorful Weeknight Winner

This Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl combines tender grilled chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, and creamy street corn for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 pounds Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Street Corn Topping
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese crumbled, or feta
For Serving
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice or alternatives
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Tajín Seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
Prepare Rice
  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions, usually 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Char Corn
  1. In a hot skillet over medium-high heat, add sweet corn. Char for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
Cook Chicken
  1. In a skillet, cook marinated chicken thighs for about 8-10 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
Make Street Corn Topping
  1. Mix charred corn, diced red onion, half of sour cream, mayonnaise, and crumbled cotija cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Layer jasmine rice in a bowl, top with sliced chicken and street corn mixture. Garnish with remaining sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Marinate chicken wisely, ensuring not to exceed 2 hours. Store components separately in airtight containers for meal prep.

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