Description
This Street Corn Chicken Bowl is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner—juicy chili-lime chicken, creamy cotija corn, and fluffy rice all in one crave-worthy bowl. Bright, zesty, and full of flavor, it’s a cozy, satisfying meal that comes together fast and looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
For the Marinated Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp freshly squeezed 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
For the Street Corn Mix
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 (plus extra for topping)
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
For Serving
3 cups prepared rice
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges (from 1 lime)
Reserved sour cream and cotija cheese, for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Cook chicken 8–10 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked. Let rest 5–10 minutes, then slice.Prepare the Street Corn Mix
In a bowl, combine corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir until creamy.Warm the Rice
Reheat rice in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro if desired.Assemble the Bowls
Divide rice into bowls, top with sliced chicken, and add a generous scoop of the street corn mixture. Garnish with cotija, cilantro, sour cream drizzle, and lime wedges.
Notes
Frozen corn works great—just sauté it for a few minutes to get that street-style char.
Substitute feta for cotija if needed.
For extra flavor, sprinkle Tajín or a dash of hot sauce before serving.
Make-ahead tip: prep the chicken and corn mix in advance for quick weekday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg