Street Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 tbsp lime juice
03 - 1 tbsp avocado oil
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - 1 tsp cumin powder
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ For the Street Corn Topping

09 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels, grilled if possible (or frozen)
10 - ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
11 - 1 cup sour cream (half for topping, half for drizzling)
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
13 - ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus extra for garnish
14 - 1 tsp chili powder
15 - Salt and pepper to taste
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ For the Rice and Assembly

17 - 3 cups cooked rice
18 - Fresh cilantro for garnish

# How to Make It:

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.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest before slicing.
03 - Mix grilled corn or sautéed 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.
04 - Reheat cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
05 - Add rice as base, then arrange sliced chicken and street corn topping. Sprinkle with extra Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.
06 - Drizzle remaining sour cream on top if desired and optionally add a sprinkle of Tajín for extra flavor. Serve warm with lime wedges for squeezing.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Char the corn for deeper flavor by grilling or cooking in a hot skillet until slightly charred for a smoky taste.
02 - Use fresh lime juice in both the marinade and topping to brighten the dish and balance the richness.
03 - When reheating rice, add a splash of water to keep it fluffy and prevent drying out.
04 - For extra heat, add chopped jalapeño or cayenne to the street corn topping.
05 - Optional additional toppings include diced avocado, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, shredded lettuce, radish slices, green onions, or hot sauce.

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