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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: Customize Your Flavor Adventure

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl features juicy marinated chicken, smoky grilled corn, and creamy Cotija cheese, making it a vibrant and customizable meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs can substitute with chicken breast or tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice essential for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper key for seasoning
For the Corn Topping
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels grilled fresh corn recommended
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion can substitute with green onions
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Cotija Cheese can substitute with feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can substitute with parsley
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Rice (Jasmine or Brown) any cooked rice will work

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook the marinated chicken thighs for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Cotija cheese. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper, and drizzle with lime juice.
  4. Warm the cooked rice in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes, or microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Assemble by dividing warm rice among bowls, topping with sliced chicken and corn mixture. Garnish with extra Cotija cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable to fit various dietary preferences. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.

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