Description
Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl – Alrightwithme is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street corn right to your dinner table. This quick-to-make chicken bowl combines tender marinated chicken thighs with sweet corn, creamy toppings, and zesty lime, delivering a delightful taste experience in under 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe impresses with its bold flavors and colorful presentation. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a wholesome meal packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- Lime juice (from 2 limes)
- Cotija cheese
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble the bowl: Layer rice at the bottom of serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken, corn, red onion, sour cream-mayo mixture, cotija cheese, and additional chili powder.
- Garnish: Finish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg