Street Corn Bowl (Print)
Charred corn, grilled chicken, creamy zesty sauce, Cotija, and rice come together in a fresh bowl you can easily make your own.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Prep
01 -
4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
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15 ml lime juice, fresh
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15 ml avocado oil
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5 g ground chili
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5 g cumin powder
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2 g garlic powder or 2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
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3 g sea salt, fine
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1 g black pepper, freshly cracked
→ Topping for Street Corn
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160 g corn kernels, grilled or pan-cooked
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40 g red onion, sliced thin
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120 g sour cream, split (keep half for topping later)
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30 g mayo
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60 g Cotija, crumbled, with extra to sprinkle
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5 g chili powder
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Sea salt, add as needed
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Cracked black pepper, add as needed
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1 lime, wedged
→ Building and Garnish
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600 g cooked white rice
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Chopped cilantro to finish
# Steps:
01 -
Mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder or fresh garlic, cumin, chili, avocado oil, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss chicken thighs in till they're coated. Set them in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, up to half an hour.
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Get your skillet hot over medium-high. Sear the chicken for 8–10 minutes per side, making sure the insides hit 74°C. Let it chill for five minutes before you slice it up.
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Grab a new bowl. Stir in grilled corn, onion, half the sour cream, mayo, Cotija, and chili powder. Squeeze in a little lime and season it all how you like with salt and pepper.
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Put cooked rice in your bowl with a splash of water. Heat it until it's nice and fluffy.
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Spoon rice into bowls. Lay the chicken slices on top, add corn mix, sprinkle extra Cotija, finish with cilantro, and pop on a lime wedge.
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Drizzle leftover sour cream over the top. If you like some extra pop, shake on hot sauce or toss on Tajín. Dig in while it's warm.
# Notes:
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Giving the corn a bit of char adds a deep, smoky note to the dish.
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Lime juice keeps the flavors bright and helps cut through all the creaminess.
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Fluffy rice is best, so splash in some water before you heat it so it doesn't dry out.
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You can spice it up by chopping jalapeño or dusting in cayenne, or top with fresh avocado for a smooth bite.
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Try extra toppings like green onion, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, radishes, or pickled jalapeños.