Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl (Print Version)

Flavorful chicken thighs with grilled corn, Cotija cheese, and tangy lime sauce in a customizable rice bowl.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Combine lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat 4 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 thoroughly cooked. Allow to rest before slicing.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn or sautéed frozen sweet corn, thinly sliced red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
04 - Reheat the cooked rice with a splash of water until warm and fluffy.
05 - Divide the rice among serving bowls, top with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, additional Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges and drizzle with remaining sour cream if desired.
06 - Serve warm with an optional squeeze of fresh lime juice.

# Notes:

01 - For deeper flavor, grill or cook the corn in a hot skillet until slightly charred for a smoky taste that pairs well with the creamy toppings.
02 - Fresh lime juice in both the marinade and the street corn topping brightens the dish and balances the richness of the sour cream and mayo.
03 - When reheating rice, add a splash of water to keep it fluffy and prevent it from drying out.
04 - For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeño or a sprinkle of cayenne to the street corn topping.
05 - Consider adding diced avocado, pico de gallo, sliced jalapeños, shredded lettuce, radish slices, green onions, or hot sauce as extra toppings.

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