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Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe

Delicious Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe for Quick Dinners

This Street Corn Chicken Bowl Recipe is a quick, flavorful dish featuring grilled corn and spiced chicken, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lbs Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice or lemon juice for substitution
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil or olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Corn Mixture
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn thaw if frozen
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or dairy-free option
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise optional
  • ¼ cup Cotija Cheese or feta cheese or omit for dairy-free
For the Base and Garnish
  • 3 cups Prepared Rice or cauliflower rice for low-carb
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • 2 Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of avocado oil.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Combine the sweet corn and finely chopped red onion in a mixing bowl.
  5. Add ½ cup of sour cream, a tablespoon of mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, additional chili powder, salt, pepper, and a splash of lime juice. Mix thoroughly.
  6. In the same pan, add the corn mixture and sauté over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  7. Prepare your base by cooking the rice according to the package instructions.
  8. Once the chicken is done, slice it into tender strips and layer the prepared rice in serving bowls.
  9. Place the sliced chicken on top and spoon the warm corn mixture over the chicken.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For adjusting spice levels, start with a small amount of chili powder and adjust based on preference. Store leftovers separately for best texture.

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