Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken

• 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Juice of ½ lime

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For the Street Corn (Elote-Style)

• 3 cups corn (fresh, grilled, or frozen & charred)

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ¼ tsp smoked paprika

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• Juice of ½ lime

• ⅓ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)

• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• Pinch salt

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For the Rice

• 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

• Juice of ½ lime

• 1–2 tbsp chopped cilantro

• Pinch salt

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Optional Toppings

• Diced avocado

• Cherry tomatoes

• Pickled red onions

• Jalapeño slices

• Extra Cotija

• Hot sauce or chipotle crema

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Chicken

1. In a bowl, toss chicken with oil, lime juice, and seasonings.

2. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high.

3. Cook 5–7 minutes per side (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

4. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.

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2️⃣ Make the Street Corn

1. If using frozen corn, sauté in a hot dry skillet until slightly charred.

2. In a bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and spices.

3. Stir in corn, Cotija, cilantro, and salt.

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3️⃣ Season the Rice

Mix warm rice with lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

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4️⃣ Assemble the Bowls

Layer:

• Rice

• Sliced chicken

• Street corn mixture

• Desired toppings

Drizzle with extra lime or chipotle sauce if desired.

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🔥 Flavor Boost Option (Chipotle Crema)

Mix:

• ¼ cup sour cream

• 1 tbsp mayo

• 1 tsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)

• Squeeze of lime

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🥗 Make It Healthier

• Swap rice for cauliflower rice

• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream

• Grill corn and chicken for extra smoky flavor