Description
A flavorful Mexican Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl featuring grilled chicken, jasmine rice, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grilled corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, queso fresco, parsley, and smoked chili flakes (if using). Set aside to let the flavors blend.
- Rub the chicken thighs with avocado oil, smoked paprika, ground coriander, onion powder, salt, and pepper to ensure they are well coated.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and cook the seasoned chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have nice grill marks. Let them rest for a few minutes before slicing into strips.
- In a separate pan, lightly char the corn over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it develops a golden color.
- To create the bowls, place a generous portion of jasmine rice in each bowl. Layer the sliced chicken on top, followed by the grilled corn, and finish with a spoonful of the creamy mixture.
- Add extra parsley and lime wedges for garnish if desired. Enjoy your meal warm!
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices for an hour before grilling.
- You can also swap the queso fresco for a dairy-free cheese or leave it out entirely.
- For a spicier version, toss in some diced serrano peppers or a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg