Description
A comforting and flavor-packed bowl combining juicy marinated chicken, creamy Mexican street corn, and fluffy jasmine rice for an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- For the Street Corn Topping
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream, divided
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- For the Base
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- TajÃn seasoning (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
2. Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions until fluffy and tender.
3. Heat a skillet over high heat and char the corn for 2–3 minutes per side until slightly blackened. Set aside to cool.
4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken thighs for 8–10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine charred corn, red onion, half of the sour cream, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese. Mix well and season to taste.
6. Assemble bowls by adding jasmine rice, sliced chicken, and the street corn mixture.
7. Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, and drizzle remaining sour cream on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
Use frozen corn if fresh is unavailable; thaw and pat dry before charring.
Add jalapeños or avocado for extra flavor and texture.
Adjust chili powder and TajÃn to control spice level.
This dish can be made ahead by prepping components separately and assembling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg