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Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl: A Low-Carb, Flavorful Twist on a Mexican Favorite


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:
🍗 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
🍋 1 tbsp lime juice
🥑 1 tbsp avocado oil
🌶️ 1 tsp chili powder
🧄 ½ tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🧂 ¼ tsp black pepper
🌽 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled or frozen)
🧅 ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
🍦 1 cup sour cream (save half for drizzling)
🥫 2 tbsp mayonnaise
🧀 ½ cup Cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
🌶️ 1 tsp chili powder
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🍋 1 lime (cut into wedges)
🍚 3 cups cooked rice
🌿 Fresh cilantro for garnish


Instructions

1. Marinate chicken with lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 15-30 minutes.
2. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side until done. Rest and slice.
3. Mix corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
4. Reheat rice with a splash of water until warm.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, street corn topping, extra Cotija, and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 30 minutes, Cook Time: 20 minutes, Total Time: 50 minutes, Servings: 4, Calories: 512, Net Carbs: 43.5g, Fats: 28.2g, Protein: 22.6g