Street Corn Rice Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
03 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1 teaspoon cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 minced garlic cloves
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ For the Street Corn Topping

09 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels (grilled if possible, or sautéed frozen corn)
10 - ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
11 - 1 cup sour cream (reserve half for optional drizzle)
12 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
13 - ½ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish)
14 - 1 teaspoon 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

# Instructions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken thighs in this mixture and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 8-10 minutes on each side until completely cooked. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
03 - In a bowl, stir together the corn, red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and chili powder. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Reheat the cooked rice by adding a small amount of water to make it warm and fluffy.
05 - To each bowl, add a base layer of rice, then top with the sliced chicken, street corn mixture, extra crumbled Cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges. Optionally, drizzle the reserved sour cream over the top or sprinkle Tajín for enhanced flavor.
06 - Serve immediately while warm, with an optional squeeze of lime for added brightness.

# Notes:

01 - For deeper flavor, grill the corn or cook it in a hot skillet to create a smoky, charred taste.
02 - Fresh lime juice enhances the overall flavor by balancing the creamy and rich components of the dish.

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