Street Corn Chicken (Print Version)
Bowls piled with zesty chicken, grilled sweet corn, cotija, and punchy herbs, all cozy on jasmine rice.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken Marinade
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4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
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2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to your liking
→ Street Corn Topping
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2 cups grilled corn, kernels
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60 millilitres sliced red onion
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60 millilitres sour cream
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60 millilitres mayonnaise
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60 millilitres cotija, crumbled
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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Salt, add as needed
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Black pepper, freshly cracked
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2 tablespoons lime juice
→ Rice and Assembly
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4 cups cooked jasmine rice
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Chopped cilantro, for topping
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Lime wedges for serving
# Steps:
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First, split steaming jasmine rice between four bowls. This way everything's ready for the good stuff on top.
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If your rice's been hanging out in the fridge, just warm it up gently in a pan with a splash of water or toss it in the microwave until hot.
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Mix corn, onions, cotija, mayo, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir it up till everything’s creamy and blended.
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Toss chicken thighs in a bowl with lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat them well and pop them in the fridge, covered, for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Fire up a skillet to medium-high. Cook chicken thighs on both sides till really golden and cooked all the way—figure 8-10 minutes each side. Let them sit briefly, then slice 'em how you like.
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Lay chicken slices and a fat scoop of the street corn topping over the rice in each bowl. Sprinkle on more cotija, add cilantro, and tuck in a lime wedge.
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Right before you eat, squeeze a bit of fresh lime juice over each bowl to wake everything up.
# Notes:
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Craving more heat? Try tossing in chopped jalapeño or a bit of cayenne in the corn mix.
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Watching carbs? Swap out the jasmine rice for cauliflower rice instead.
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Feel free to pile on extra goodies like radishes, ripe avocado, or some pico for extra zip.