Description
Indulge in the Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, where tender, juicy chicken meets the creamy richness of a zesty corn sauce. Each bite bursts with the sweetness of roasted corn, the tang of lime, and a hint of spice, all nestled atop a fluffy bed of rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Street Corn Sauce:
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the street corn sauce by combining corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cotija cheese, cilantro, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Mix well until smooth.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- To serve, place a generous scoop of rice in a bowl, top with the cooked chicken, and drizzle with the street corn sauce. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time; store the chicken and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the street corn sauce.
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier grain option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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