Description
This Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy, tangy topping over fluffy rice. Ready in just 35 minutes and full of bold flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled or sautéed
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream, divided
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, extra for topping
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice, to taste
- 3 cups prepared rice
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges, from 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, combine sweet corn, red onion, 1/2 cup sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Mix until creamy.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest briefly. Slice into strips.
- Serve chicken over prepared rice, top with corn mixture, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Add reserved sour cream and cotija cheese as desired.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder to taste for spiciness.
- Use frozen corn for convenience.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American