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Tasty Street Corn Chicken Bowl

A one-pan wonder featuring succulent chicken thighs, sweet corn, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a cozy and budget-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces 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 Bowl
  • 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, extra for topping
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 3 cups prepared rice
  • Fresh leaves cilantro, for garnish
  • 1 whole lime, for wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Combine this mixture with the chicken thighs, ensuring they're fully coated.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let rest.
  3. In the same skillet, add the sweet corn and sliced red onion, sautéing until warmed through.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste, plus lime juice for a zesty kick.
Assembly
  1. Layer the cooked rice, sliced chicken, sautéed corn mixture, and then drizzle the creamy sauce over it all.
  2. Top with extra cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
Serving
  1. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and dig in!

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Store each component separately for optimal freshness. For freezing, keep the chicken and sauce in air-tight containers - they’ll stay good for about 2 months.