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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, lime juice and some salt to create the creamy sauce for the top.
- 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