Description
Smoky, tangy, and creamy flavors inspired by Mexican street corn. Juicy marinated chicken, charred sweet corn, and fluffy rice topped with zesty cotija mixture, lime, and chili powder for a wholesome, colorful, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp garlic powder (or 2 garlic cloves, minced)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Street Corn Topping
1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or frozen)
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup sour cream (divided; half reserved for drizzle)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (plus extra for garnish)
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lime, cut into wedges
Rice & Assembly
3 cups cooked rice
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken evenly and marinate 20–30 minutes at room temp or max 4 hours refrigerated.
- Heat skillet over medium-high. Add oil and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and internal temp 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Mix corn, red onion, ½ cup sour cream, mayo, cotija, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add lime juice squeeze if desired.
- Divide rice among bowls. Top with sliced chicken and corn mixture.
- Drizzle remaining sour cream (thin with lime juice), sprinkle cotija and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Grill chicken and corn for more smoky flavor.
Avoid crowding pan to ensure proper sear.
Swap Greek yogurt for lighter dressing alternative.
Keep components separate for meal prep; assemble just before eating.
Store up to 3 days in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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