Add the chipotle peppers, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro stems, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into a bowl, this is your marinade.
1 small can chipotle peppers in adobo, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 lime, 1 handful cilantro stems, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add the chicken thighs in the bowl and marinate for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
6 chicken thighs
Blend the cilantro, sour cream, cream cheese, water, salt, and a squeeze of lime juice until smooth. Add more water to thin if needed.
1 handful cilantro, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup cream cheese, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon salt, fresh lime juice
Air fry, grill or pan fry the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.Air fry: 20 minutes 375°F flip halfway Grill and Pan fry: 6 minutes on each side Assemble the bowls with rice, corn, veggies, and chicken. Top with cilantro crema, and fresh cilantro.
cooked rice, corn, veggies, more cilantro