Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Experience a burst of flavor with this Easy Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, designed to make weeknight dinners enjoyable and stress-free. Featuring tender chicken marinated in zesty lime and spices, combined with sweet corn and creamy toppings, this bowl is not only vibrant but also incredibly satisfying. It’s a versatile dish you can customize with your favorite ingredients, making it a family favorite for any occasion. Perfect for meal prep or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your loved ones while keeping your kitchen adventures simple and fun.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 small red onion
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (as a substitute for Cotija)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add chicken thighs and coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, char sweet corn until slightly browned. Dice red onion finely.
- Assemble bowls starting with jasmine rice as the base, followed by sliced chicken, charred corn, diced onion, dollops of sour cream and mayonnaise, and crumbled feta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg