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Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowls
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 whole lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the corn
- 1 cup frozen fire roasted corn
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- ¼ cup
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 whole lime juice and zest
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
For the bowls
- ½ cup jasmine rice
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 1 tsp pinch of
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1 whole avocado sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.1 teaspoon ground cumin,1 teaspoon smoked paprika,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder,1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper,1 whole lime,¼ teaspoon kosher salt,¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Brush a thin layer of olive oil over both sides of the chicken. Then evenly coat the chicken with the seasoning mixture.1 tablespoon olive oil,1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Place the chicken on a lightly greased sheet pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. (Flip the chicken halfway through for even browning.) Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- While the chicken is baking, cook the rice according to package instructions. When the rice is finished cooking, stir in the cilantro and a pinch of salt.½ cup jasmine rice,¼ cup cilantro,1 tsp salt,
- Cook the corn according to package instructions.1 cup frozen fire roasted corn
- While the corn is cooking, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice and zest, cilantro, Tajín, and garlic powder in a small bowl.¼ cup greek yogurt,¼ cup mayonnaise,2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese,1 whole lime,¼ cup cilantro,1 teaspoon tajin,¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Mix in ¼ cup of the sauce into the cooked corn.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cilantro rice between two bowls and top with sliced chicken, corn mixture, sliced avocado, diced red onion, more cotija cheese, and more fresh cilantro. Drizzle the remaining sauce over top or store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.1 cup frozen fire roasted corn,2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese,¼ cup cilantro,2 tablespoons finely diced red onion,1 whole avocado,½ cup jasmine rice
Bratwurst & Peppers
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp stone ground or whole grain mustard*
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
- 3 bell peppers (any color)
- 1 onion
- 5 bratwurst links
- 5 buns
- 2 oz. cheddar (optional topping)
- 4 Tbsp mustard (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a small bowl stir together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, stone ground mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set the vinaigrette aside.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into 1/4-inch strips and place them on a large baking sheet. Add the bratwurst links to the baking sheet, then drizzle the vinaigrette over top. Toss the peppers, onions, and bratwurst until everything is coated in vinaigrette.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, then give everything a good stir. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes, or until the bratwurst, peppers, and onions, have browned on the edges.
- Stuff the bratwurst, peppers, and onions into the buns and top with shredded cheddar if desired. Place them back in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese and toast the buns. Top with more mustard just before serving.
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