Corn Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)
Zesty bowl loaded with chicken, cotija, and corn on steamy rice. Top it off however you like for a Mexican-style meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
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Four boneless, skin-free chicken thighs
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Two big spoonfuls of fresh lime juice
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A glug (2 tbsp) of avocado oil
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A teaspoon of chili powder
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A teaspoon of garlic powder
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Add salt as you like it
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Give it some black pepper—totally your call
→ Street Corn Topping
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Grilled or plain corn, two cups worth of kernels
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A handful (60 ml) thin-sliced red onion
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A half cup (60 ml) each of cotija cheese, mayo, and sour cream
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One teaspoon chili powder
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Salt—just toss some in to taste
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Some fresh black pepper, however much you want
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All the lime juice (2 tbsp)
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Crumble up that cotija cheese (60 ml)
→ Rice & Assembly
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Four cups jasmine rice, cooked and ready
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A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped up for sprinkling
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Squeeze on lime wedges when you serve
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Toss lime juice, oil, both spices, salt, and as much pepper as you want in a bowl. Dunk the chicken in and coat every bit. Cover and chill it for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Heat up a skillet on medium-high. Pop the chicken in and cook till it's browned and cooked all the way, about 8–10 minutes per side. Let it sit a minute before you cut it up.
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Add corn, onion, cotija cheese, mayo, sour cream, chili powder, salt, pepper, and those squeezes of lime to a mixing bowl. Stir everything until it’s all mixed and creamy.
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If your rice is leftover or cooled off, just add a little water and reheat it in a pan or zap it in the microwave till piping hot.
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Start by scooping rice into your bowls. Add the cut chicken. Pile on street corn mix, toss over extra cotija plus cilantro, then add a lime wedge for a pop.
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Right before digging in, hit each bowl with a squirt of fresh lime for that punchy flavor.
# Additional Notes:
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Want it spicier? Toss in pieces of jalapeño or sprinkle on cayenne in your corn mix.
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Swap in cauliflower rice to keep the carbs low—it's an easy fix.
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Top with creamy avocado, bright radishes, or a spoon of pico de gallo if you're feelin' fancy.