Delicious Street Corn Chicken Bowl
A flavorful and hearty bowl featuring juicy chicken thighs, charred corn, and creamy Cotija cheese, perfect for summer dining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Avocado, diced for garnish (optional)
- Jalapeños, sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice once done.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, chili powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- Char the corn in the same skillet for about 5-7 minutes until it develops a slight char.
- Mix the charred corn with mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, chili powder, and salt, then fold in Cotija cheese.
- Assemble bowls with cilantro lime rice, sliced chicken, and the street corn mixture on top.
- Garnish with lime juice, extra cheese, and any additional toppings desired.
Notes
Store leftovers separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://tashirecipez.com/street-corn-chicken-bowl-recipe/