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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
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This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl is bold, colorful, and packed with flavor. Juicy seasoned chicken thighs, creamy Mexican-style street corn, fluffy rice, and tangy Cotija cheese come together in one satisfying bowl. It’s quick enough for weeknights, fun for meal prep, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, beans, or salsa.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Street Corn Mix

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or grilled)

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

  • ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Lime juice, to taste

Base

  • 3 cups cooked rice

Optional Toppings

  • Extra Cotija cheese

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Avocado slices

  • Black beans

  • Lime wedges

  • Hot sauce or salsa

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat chicken thighs and marinate for 15–30 minutes.

2. Cook the chicken

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 8–10 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.

3. Make the street corn mixture

In a bowl, combine corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Add a squeeze of lime juice and stir well.

4. Assemble the bowls

Divide warm rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken and a generous scoop of the street corn mixture.

5. Garnish and serve

Add extra cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Grill or char the corn for extra smoky flavor
• Use rotisserie chicken to save time
• Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option
• Brown rice or cauliflower rice works well too
• Prep ingredients ahead for easy meal prep bowls

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