Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp avocado oil
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp cumin powder
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½ tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
→ For the Street Corn Topping
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1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled if possible (or frozen)
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¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
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1 cup sour cream (half for topping, half for drizzling)
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled, plus extra for garnish
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1 tsp chili powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 lime, cut into wedges
→ For the Rice and Assembly
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3 cups cooked rice
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Fresh cilantro for garnish
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs and marinate for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
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Mix grilled corn or sauteed frozen sweet corn, thinly sliced red onion, half cup of sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
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Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
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Add rice as the base, top with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, extra Cotija, and cilantro to each bowl. Garnish with lime wedges.
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Drizzle remaining sour cream on top if desired. Optional: add a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor. Serve warm with a squeeze of lime.
# Additional Notes:
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Char the corn for deeper flavor by grilling or cooking in a hot skillet until slightly charred
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Use fresh lime juice in both the marinade and topping for brightness
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When reheating rice, add a splash of water to keep it fluffy
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For extra heat, add chopped jalapeño or cayenne to the street corn topping
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Optional additional toppings: diced avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, radish slices, green onions, or hot sauce