Chicken and Seasoning

• 1.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts (Use thighs for juiciness, or breasts for leaner option.)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (For marinating the chicken.)
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 zest lime (To brighten the chicken flavor.)

Street Corn Mix

• 3 cups corn (Fresh, frozen, or canned; dry it well.)
• 2 tablespoons mayo
• 2 tablespoons crema or sour cream
• 1 juice lime (Juice from one lime.)
• 0.5 to 1 teaspoon chili powder or Tajin
• 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pinch sugar or honey (To balance the tang.)
• 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese (For topping.)
• 1 handful chopped cilantro

Rice Base and Optional Add-Ins

• 4 cups cooked rice (white or brown) (Fluffy rice base.)
• 1 can black beans (Optional for extra protein.)
• 1 cup diced avocado (Optional topping.)
• 1 cup pickled onions (Optional topping.)
• 1 cup salsa or pico (Optional topping.)
• 1 cup sliced jalapeño (Optional for spice.)

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

• 0.25 cup mayo
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt or crema
• 1 to 2 teaspoons finely minced chipotle in adobo (Adjust to taste.)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
• 1 pinch salt