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Street Corn Chicken Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Bowl: Quick, Flavorful Family Delight

This Street Corn Chicken Bowl combines tender chicken, creamy corn, and rice for a quick, flavorful family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs substitute with breasts if preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice lemon juice is a great substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil or use olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder or smoked paprika for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin coriander is a nice alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or minced garlic for best flavor
  • to taste Salt adjust based on preference
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper adjust based on preference
For the Street Corn Mix
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Kernels grilled or thawed frozen corn works well
  • 1 medium Sliced Red Onion green onions can be used as a milder alternative
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise can be omitted or substitute with sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese or feta or queso fresco as alternatives
For Assembling the Bowl
  • 4 cups Prepared Rice white, brown, or cauliflower rice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves omit if preferred, or substitute with parsley
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges to serve alongside

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • medium-sized bowl
  • fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this marinade and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for about 8–10 minutes on each side until cooked through and nicely browned.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine sweet corn, sliced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Mix gently and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. While the chicken rests, heat prepared rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
  5. Divide the warm rice among bowls, topping with sliced chicken, street corn mix, additional cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes. Customize toppings to your preference.

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