Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 chicken breasts, seasoned and cooked (grilled or sautéed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill or sauté until cooked through, then let rest before slicing into strips.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cotija cheese to create the street corn sauce. Add the corn kernels and stir well.
- Place cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl. Top with sliced chicken, then spoon on the street corn mixture.
- Garnish with additional cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Optionally, add sliced jalapeños or avocado slices for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly grilled corn for authentic smoky flavor.
- Add chopped red onion or pickled jalapeños for more zing.
- Adjust chili powder to make it spicier or milder.
- Mix sour cream into the mayonnaise for extra creaminess.
- Prepre the chicken and topping separately for make-ahead convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
