Description
A flavorful and heartwarming dish combining grilled chicken, sweet corn, and jasmine rice, celebrating Mexico’s culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled, if possible)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup Cotija cheese (crumbled, plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs, tossing well to coat.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken. Cook on each side for about 6-7 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing.
- Prepare the street corn topping: In a small bowl, mix the grilled corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the rice: Ensure your jasmine rice is warm and fluffy. If you’ve just cooked it, fluff it with a fork to prevent clumping.
- Assemble the bowls: In serving bowls, start with a base of jasmine rice, then layer on the sliced chicken, a generous scoop of street corn topping, and garnish with fresh cilantro and extra Cotija cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer. Use fresh lime juice for brightness and experiment with toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg