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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls


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  • Author: Jocelyn Brown
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls with smoky chicken thighs, creamy cotija corn, and fluffy rice—topped with a zesty lime yogurt sauce for the ultimate summer meal.


Ingredients

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For the chicken:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the street corn topping:

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste

For the bowls:

  • 3 cups cooked rice (1 cup uncooked rice)
  • 1/2 cup pickled red onions
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped cilantro, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs on both sides, covering everything very well. Allow the chicken to marinate while you prepare the corn.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in the olive oil until it coats the pan. Add in the corn and allow the kernels to get a little char, about 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally. Place the corn into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro and salt to taste. Mix well until all the corn is coated. Set aside for now.
  4. Using the same skillet, bring the heat to a medium-high temperature. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, allowing each side to sear and get a nice crust. Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F and then place on a cutting board and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing into pieces.
  5. Combine the Greek yogurt, lime juice and some salt to create the creamy sauce for the top.
  6. Assemble the bowls by adding equal parts rice to the bottom of the bowls. Add a sliced chicken thigh to each bowl, followed by equal parts of the street corn. Add some pickled red onions, a drizzle of the Greek yogurt sauce and some extra cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
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