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A vibrant street corn chicken rice bowl topped with cilantro, lime zest, and creamy sauce.

Scrumptious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl for Dinner

  • Author: Sofie
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This street corn chicken rice bowl starts with tender chicken thighs, grilled corn, creamy Cotija cheese, and a tangy lime sauce for a fresh, customizable meal. Add your favorite toppings like avocado, black beans, or extra cilantro to make it your own.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

 
  • 4 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 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
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 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

Season and marinate the chicken:

  • Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat 4 chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.

Cook the chicken:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest, then slice.
  • Prepare the street corn topping:
  • Mix 1 cup grilled 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.

Prepare the rice:

  • Reheat 3 cups cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.

Assemble the bowls:

 
  • Add rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.

Serve:

  • Serve warm with an optional squeeze of lime.

Notes

Dairy-Free: you can easily use a dairy-free feta in place of the reg. feta and cotija cheese.

Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner/Entree
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 512kcal
  • Sugar: 5.6 g
  • Sodium: 457.3 mg
  • Fat: 22.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43.5g
  • Protein: 22.6g
  • Cholesterol: 106.3 mg

Keywords: Chicken thighs, sour cream, sweet corn kernels, cotija

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