Description
A smoky, creamy chicken bowl that combines juicy chicken thighs with a zesty corn salad and Cotija cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (and extra for flavoring)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled, sautéed, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream (plus some for garnish)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (extra for topping)
- 3 cups prepared rice
- Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for squeezing on top)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade until they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken thighs for 8 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sweet corn, sliced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and a dash of chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Heat the prepared rice in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water until fluffy and warm, approximately 2 minutes.
- In serving bowls, divide the rice, top with sliced chicken, and add the corn mixture. Finish with Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sliced avocado or fresh jalapeños. This dish pairs well with a refreshing salad or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, street corn, easy dinner, creamy, smoky, Mexican cuisine