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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: Quick, Creamy Delight at Home

This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl features seasoned chicken, smoky corn, and creamy chili-lime sauce, making it a must-try weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or sweet paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin omit for milder profile
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
For the Corn Topping
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or plant-based sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese or feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice or couscous, quinoa
  • 2 wedge Lime for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Coat the chicken thighs with the spice mixture and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Rest before slicing.
  3. In the same skillet, add the corn kernels and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until charred, then stir and cook for another minute.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Fold in charred corn and half of the cotija cheese.
  5. Assemble bowls with warm rice, sliced chicken, and creamy corn mixture on top. Garnish with avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, store components separately to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.

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