Description
A comforting Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl with juicy chicken thighs, sweet charred corn, and a creamy finish, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Juicy chicken thighs
- Charred corn (fresh or frozen)
- Rice (your favorite variety)
- Smoky seasoning (your choice)
- Tangy sauce (like zesty crema or chipotle sauce)
- Cream or crema (for a rich touch)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for searing)
- Fresh lime (for a zesty squeeze)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with smoky seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through.
- Char the corn in another skillet until it develops a nice char.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Layer the rice, sliced chicken thighs, and charred corn in a bowl, drizzle with tangy sauce, and swirl in cream.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional toppings or ingredient swaps for a plant-based version or extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg