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Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

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A delightful fusion dish that captures vibrant street food flavors in a convenient bowl format, perfect for quick dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tsp chili powder (or paprika)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Street Corn Topping
  • 2 cups sweet corn kernels (grilled, if possible)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta/queso fresco)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (for extra zest)
  • Lime wedges, for serving
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (or white/brown rice, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken thighs for 8-10 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest. Slice into strips or chunks.
Prepare the Street Corn Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine grilled corn, red onion (optional), sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Mix thoroughly.
Reheat the Rice
  1. If using cold rice, reheat with a splash of water in the microwave or over low heat in a pan.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. In each bowl, start with a base of rice. Top with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, additional cotija cheese, and cilantro. Add a lime wedge on the side.
Serve
  1. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can microwave the contents until warmed through, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating. Keep the street corn topping separate until you’re ready to serve to maintain freshness.

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