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Street Corn Chicken Bowl: A Flavorful & Easy Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Bowl: A Flavorful & Easy Recipe

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This Street Corn Chicken Bowl recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken with a flavorful street corn mixture over a bed of fluffy rice, topped with black beans, avocado, and a kick of hot sauce. A delicious and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

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For the Seasoned Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Street Corn:

  • 4 ears of corn, husks and silk removed
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)

For the Rice and Assembly:

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Seasoned Chicken: In a bowl, coat chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in batches until golden-brown.
  2. Make the Street Corn: Cook corn using preferred method (grilling, boiling, or roasting). Cut kernels off cob and mix with remaining street corn ingredients.
  3. Cook the Rice: Rinse rice, then cook with water, olive oil, and salt until tender.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Layer rice, seasoned chicken, street corn mixture, black beans, avocado, and hot sauce in bowls. Garnish with lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can customize this bowl with additional toppings like salsa, guacamole, or pickled jalapenos.
  • To make it vegetarian, swap the chicken for grilled tofu or tempeh.

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