Description
A vibrant bowl combining juicy chicken thighs and grilled corn topped with a creamy sauce, perfect for a hearty meal or a casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or sautéed from frozen)
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sour cream, separated
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese, extra for topping
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, as needed
- 1 tbsp lime juice (to taste)
- 3 cups prepared rice
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Lime wedges (from 1 lime)
- Reserved sour cream and cotija cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and ensure they’re thoroughly coated. Allow them to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Once cooked, remove from heat and let them rest before slicing.
- If using frozen corn, sauté it briefly in the same skillet for about 5 minutes until heated through and slightly charred. If using fresh corn, grill it until kernels are tender.
- In a bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Start with a base of rice, layer on the sliced chicken and corn, drizzle with the creamy sauce, and top with sliced red onion, extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
For an enhanced flavor, grill your corn instead of sautéing. You can marinate the chicken the night before or prepare the sauce in advance to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg