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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

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✨ This vibrant rice bowl is packed with flavor! Juicy, spiced chicken and creamy, zesty street corn come together for a dish that’s both hearty and refreshing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep! 🌟

📝 Ingredients:

For the chicken:

  • 🍗 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
  • 🥄 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 🌿 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 🧄 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 🧂 Salt and ⚫ black pepper, to taste

For the corn mixture:

  • 🌽 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
  • 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 🥄 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 🥄 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 🧀 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 🍋 Juice of 1 lime
  • 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 🌿 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

For the rice bowl:

  • 🍚 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 🥑 1 avocado, sliced
  • 🌿 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 🍋 Lime wedges (for serving)

📋 Directions:

  1. Cook the Chicken:
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the diced chicken and season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Corn Mixture:
    • In another skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the corn and sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly charred.
    • Transfer the corn to a mixing bowl.
    • Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija or feta cheese, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cilantro until well combined.
  3. Assemble the Rice Bowls:
    • Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls.
    • Top each bowl with cooked chicken and a generous portion of the street corn mixture.
    • Add avocado slices and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  4. Serve:
    • Serve with lime wedges on the side for extra zesty flavor. Enjoy this vibrant and hearty rice bowl!

📊 Nutritional Information:

  • ⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • 🔥 Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 35 minutes
  • 🔥 Kcal: 520 kcal per serving
  • 🍽️ Servings: 4 servings