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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowl

A vibrant and flavorful chicken bowl inspired by Mexican street corn, packed with smoky grilled chicken, creamy corn salsa, and zesty lime.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Street Corn Salsa

  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed or fresh corn kernels
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup cotija cheese, crumbled or feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder for dusting
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt to taste

For Serving

  • 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced avocado
  • 0.5 cup chopped red onion
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • While the chicken marinates, prepare the street corn salsa. In a medium bowl, combine thawed corn, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of chili powder. Season with salt to taste. Stir well to combine and set aside.
  • Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or dicing.
  • To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the grilled chicken, a generous portion of the street corn salsa, black beans, diced avocado, and chopped red onion.
  • Garnish with extra cilantro, a sprinkle of chili powder, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeños to the salsa. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken marinade.