Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Print)
Juicy chicken, smoky corn, creamy cheese and lime all sit on fluffy rice.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken essentials
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Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, 4 pieces
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1 tsp chili powder (swap for paprika if you like)
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Season to taste with salt and black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder (skip if you want)
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2 tbsp avocado oil (olive oil’s fine too)
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2 tbsp lime juice (lemon juice works too)
→ Tasty street corn layer
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Juice from 2 tbsp lime for bright flavor
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Lime wedges for serving
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tsp chili powder
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60g crumbled cotija cheese (try feta or queso fresco)
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60g mayonnaise
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2 cups sweet corn, grilled if you can
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60g sour cream (Greek yogurt is fine instead)
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60g red onions, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Rice and final touches
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Fresh cilantro to sprinkle over the top if you like
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4 cups cooked jasmine rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for low-carb)
# Steps:
01 -
Grab a bowl and stir together corn, crumbled cotija, sour cream, mayo, sliced onion, chili powder, splash of lime juice, plus salt and pepper until it’s coated.
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Warm up your rice in a pan on low or just zap it in the microwave with a tiny bit of water to reheat.
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Let the chicken rest out of the pan for a minute, then chop it into bites or strips while it cools.
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Heat a skillet over medium. Sear the marinated chicken 8-10 min each side till golden and cooked through.
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Mix up avocado oil, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, plus a dash of salt and pepper in a bowl. Add in chicken and toss so it's coated well. Chill and let it soak at least 15-30 minutes.
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Ladle rice first, top with sliced chicken and street corn. Sprinkle extra cheese and cilantro, wedge a lime on the side.
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Right before eating, squeeze a fresh lime wedge all over your bowl.
# Notes:
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Toss in diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne for more heat in the corn mix.
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Trying to cut carbs? Swap in cauliflower rice for regular rice.
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Top it off with extras like pico de gallo, sliced radish, or avocado if you’re feeling fancy.