Description
A warm and comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs, charred corn, and a creamy lime sauce, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and golden brown, about 6–7 minutes per side.
- Char the corn in the same skillet until it gets a lovely golden color.
- Make the creamy sauce by mixing sour cream and lime juice in a bowl.
- Assemble the bowl with a base of cooked rice, sliced chicken, charred corn, and drizzle with the creamy lime sauce.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Marinate the chicken the night before for deeper flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg