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Street Corn Chicken Bowls for Flavorful Weeknight Meals

Street Corn Chicken Bowls for Flavorful Weeknight Meals

Grilled chicken served with corn, lime, and tajn in a hearty bowl.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 679

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups cooked rice
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • oregano
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups corn kernels
  • ½ of an onion
  • 1 small jalapeno
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons tajin
  • 1 small lime
  • 2-3 Tablespoons milk
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • cooked rice for serving Optional for serving
  • chopped fresh cilantro Optional for serving
  • lime wedges Optional for serving
  • chopped avocado Optional for serving
  • shredded cotija cheese Optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl: mayo, sour cream, tajin, lime and milk. Set aside.
  2. Chicken: Season chicken breasts on both sides with a little salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and oregano. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and once hot, add chicken and cook until cooked through (165 degrees), flipping once. Remove to a plate.
  3. Street Corn: To the same skillet add a little more oil, if needed. Add corn and onion and jalapeño. Turn heat to high, cover with lid and sauté, stirring occasionally, until corn is charred and tender, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in half of the sauce, to make a creamy street corn mixture.
  4. Assemble and serve: Spoon rice into a bowl. Top with chicken, a big scoop of street corn and garnish with avocado, cheese and cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge and extra sauce drizzled on top, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 679kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 47gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 803mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6g

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. For the street corn, stir in half of the sauce to achieve a creamy texture. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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