Description
Indulge in the vibrant and flavorful Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. This delightful dish is ready in just 30 minutes and features juicy marinated chicken paired with sweet corn and an array of zesty toppings. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this bowl allows you to customize each serving with your favorite ingredients, ensuring everyone enjoys their perfect combination of flavors. With its colorful presentation and wholesome ingredients, this recipe will become a go-to in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 2 cups prepared rice
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional toppings: cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well; marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook marinated chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In another skillet, sauté sweet corn over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly charred.
- To assemble your bowls, layer rice at the bottom, top with sliced chicken, sautéed corn, diced red onion, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and optional toppings. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg