Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed dish combining juicy grilled chicken thighs, charred corn, and creamy lime sour cream served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Feta cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the corn to the skillet and char for about 3-5 minutes until slightly browned.
- Mix together the sour cream and lime juice in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Assemble the dish by placing rice in a bowl, topping with sliced chicken, charred corn, and a drizzle of lime sour cream.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
Cook chicken and corn separately and store in the fridge for up to 3 days for meal prep. Can be adapted for air fryer or oven cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, street corn, rice bowl, summer recipe, meal prep, flavorful dinner