Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
1 tablespoon lime juice (or lemon juice)
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil or vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon chili powder (or paprika)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves, optional)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt; save half for drizzling)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional; omit or add more sour cream)
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta or queso fresco)
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Lime wedges for serving
3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
Fresh cilantro for garnish (or parsley or green onions)
Instructions
1-Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs evenly and refrigerate for 15 30 minutes to let the flavors soak in.
2-Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for 8 10 minutes per side until it’s golden and cooked through. Let it rest for a bit, then slice it into chunks for easy topping.
3-Prepare the Street Corn Topping: In another bowl, combine grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir everything well to blend those tasty elements.
4-Reheat the Rice: Warm the cooked rice with a splash of water until it’s fluffy and ready to serve as the perfect base.
5-Assemble the Bowls: Layer the rice at the bottom of your bowl, add the sliced chicken on top, then pile on the street corn mixture. Finish with extra cotija cheese and cilantro, and garnish with lime wedges. If you like, drizzle on the reserved sour cream and sprinkle a bit of chili powder for an extra kick.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Char corn on a grill or hot skillet for smoky flavor.
🍋 Use fresh lime juice in marinade and topping for brightness.
💧 Reheat rice with water to maintain fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (including marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating, Searing, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Fat: 28.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43.5 g
- Protein: 22.6 g