Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl – Alrightwithme, a perfect weeknight dinner that combines juicy chicken thighs with sweet corn and creamy toppings. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 15 minutes, but it also offers a delightful explosion of flavors with lime, chili powder, and cumin. Whether it’s for family dinners or meal prep, this customizable chicken bowl is a crowd-pleaser that satisfies everyone at the table. With its appealing textures and fresh ingredients, you can enjoy a tasty meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or sautéed from frozen)
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream, separated
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, extra for topping
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, as needed
- 1 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
- 3 cups prepared rice
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges (from 1 lime)
- Reserved sour cream and cotija cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder (or minced garlic), salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream with mayonnaise and chili powder. Adjust with salt, pepper, and lime juice as needed.
- Place sweet corn kernels in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through if using frozen corn.
- Start with a base of prepared rice. Top with sliced chicken thighs, sweet corn kernels, sliced red onion, and dollops of the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over everything. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 150mg