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Chicken-Street-Corn-Bowls-Recipe

Chicken Street Corn Bowls

These Chicken Street Corn Bowls are packed with irresistible flavor and simple to prepare. Featuring marinated chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, and a zesty corn topping, they make for a delightful quick dinner or healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder plus more to taste
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • pounds sweet potatoes diced into ½-inch pieces (~3 medium)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 23 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • ½1 teaspoon tajin seasoning start with less, add more to taste
  • 1 (16-ounce) frozen corn defrosted
  • ½ serrano pepper minced (or 12 jalapenos peppers)
  • ½ cup cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • Haas Avocado sliced, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine avocado oil, red wine vinegar, honey, chipotle chili powder, kosher salt, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, toss well, and let sit for at least 20 minutes, preferably longer.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF or the oven to 425ºF.
  4. In a bowl, mix diced sweet potatoes with oil, chipotle chili powder, and garlic powder. Toss until well-coated.
  5. Cook sweet potatoes in batches, spreading half on a baking sheet or air fryer basket, and cooking for 18-23 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and Tajin seasoning. Add defrosted corn, minced serrano pepper, Cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix well, adjusting seasoning as needed and refrigerate until serving.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a small drizzle of oil. Cook chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to 165ºF. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. In bowls, layer sweet potatoes, sliced chicken, street corn mixture, and sliced avocado. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken longer if possible.
You can adjust the spiciness by changing the amount of chipotle chili powder or Tajin seasoning used.
Leftover street corn mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.

  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: No Data
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Air Frying/Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1120mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg