Description
A vibrant and comforting dish that combines marinated chicken thighs, sweet corn, fluffy rice, and tangy Cotija cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 3 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup Cotija cheese
- Lime juice and wedges
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and ensure they are completely coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
- In a mixing bowl, add sweet corn, sliced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and squeeze in lime juice.
- Reheat the cooked rice until warm. Divide the rice among serving bowls.
- Top the rice with sliced chicken and corn mixture.
- Garnish with extra Cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep and can be customized according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 150mg