Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl for Quick, Flavorful Nights
Enjoy a delightful and vibrant Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl, perfect for busy weeknights. This quick meal features tender marinated chicken, sweet corn, and a zesty mix of toppings, all served over your choice of rice or grain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels
- 1 small sliced red onion
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup Cotija cheese
- 3 cups prepared rice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- While the chicken cooks, grill or sauté corn with sliced red onion until slightly charred.
- Slice cooked chicken and layer rice in serving bowls, followed by corn mix and sliced chicken.
- Top with sour cream, Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg