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Flavor Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A close-up of the Flavor Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl, topped with shredded chicken, corn, cotija cheese, and crema.
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Assemble a complete, flavorful meal featuring seasoned chicken, cilantro-lime rice, and a topping inspired by Mexican street corn, finished with a quick crema drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta as substitute)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Rub the chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken: Grill, pan-fry, or bake the chicken until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred or dice it.
  3. Prepare the corn topping: In a small skillet over medium heat, cook the corn kernels until lightly charred or heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Make the crema drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream/crema, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
  5. Prepare the rice: If your rice is plain, toss it with half of the chopped cilantro and a small squeeze of fresh lime juice.
  6. Assemble the bowls: Divide the seasoned rice among four bowls. Top the rice evenly with the cooked chicken.
  7. Add the street corn flavor: Spoon the warm corn mixture over the chicken layer. Sprinkle generously with the crumbled cotija cheese.
  8. Finish the bowl: Drizzle the prepared crema mixture over the top of each bowl. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve immediately with a lime wedge.

Notes

  • For meal prep, cook the chicken and rice ahead of time. Store the corn mixture and crema separately. Assemble just before eating.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning mix.
  • You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.

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