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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

This vibrant street corn chicken rice bowl bursts with bold flavors and is perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet Medium heat

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs juicy and perfect for pressure cooking
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice to brighten up chicken flavors
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil healthy fats that handle heat great
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder for spicy Latin warmth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder brings spicy Latin warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to season just right
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to season just right
  • 1 cup grilled or frozen sweet corn kernels adds a crunch and sweetness
  • 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion for a sharp, fresh bite
  • 1 cup sour cream save half for topping
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 0.5 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder for the creamy topping
  • salt and pepper to taste for creamy topping
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish
  • 3 cups cooked rice comfy base for the bowl

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix your chicken thighs in a bowl with lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the chicken well.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken. Cook about 6-7 minutes each side, until browned and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the sweet corn and red onion for 3-4 minutes until warm and caramelized.
  • Slice the rested chicken into strips or chunks. Divide cooked rice among bowls, add corn and onion mix, and top with chicken.
  • Mix sour cream, mayo, cotija, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Drizzle or dollop over each bowl. Garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

Serve each bowl with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, extra cotija cheese, and a wedge of lime for squeezing over the top.