Description
This Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl recipe is a quick and flavorful meal that brings the taste of Mexican street corn to your table. It’s a comforting and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Optional: chili powder for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the street corn mixture. In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, cotija cheese, and red onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the baked chicken and a generous portion of the street corn mixture.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, cotija cheese, or a sprinkle of chili powder if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning or the street corn mixture.
- If you don’t have cotija cheese, feta cheese can be used as a substitute.
- This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like black beans or diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 600-700 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg