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Mini Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls – Big Flavor in a Tiny Bowl!

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Author: Adam
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Narrated by: Chris, Danny, Luke, and Marco


Meet the Squad:

πŸ”₯ Chris – The spice enthusiast who wants to add heat to everything.
πŸ— Danny – The chicken guy who swears every meal needs more protein.
🌽 Luke – The dude obsessed with corn and all things cheesy.
πŸ“Έ Marco – The guy who β€œdoesn’t cook” but documents everything for Instagram.


Chris:

“Alright, boys, today we’re making Mini Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls because full-sized meals are overrated. We’re taking juicy chicken, smoky street corn, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauceβ€”shrinking it down into the perfect little snack-sized masterpiece. Let’s go!”


Ingredients (Tiny but Mighty)

For the Chicken:

  • 1 small chicken tender, diced into mini pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper

For the Mini Street Corn:

  • 1/4 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
  • Juice of 1/4 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro

For the Rice:

  • 1/4 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 pinch salt

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Chris says: β€œMore if you dare.”)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 pinch chili powder

Optional Toppings:

  • 1 tablespoon diced avocado
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon extra cotija cheese
  • A tiny pinch of red pepper flakes

Step-By-Step Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

πŸ”₯ Danny: “First upβ€”mini chicken bites. Because tiny food = more food.

πŸ— Chris: “Season the diced chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.”

πŸ”₯ Luke: “Heat olive oil in a mini frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.”

πŸ“Έ Marco: “Hold upβ€”lemme get a slo-mo of that chicken sizzling. Perfect.

πŸ”₯ Danny: “Take the chicken off the heat and set it aside. Try not to eat it all now. (No promises.)”


Step 2: Make the Mini Street Corn

🌽 Luke: “Time for the real MVPβ€”street corn! Melt butter in the same pan, then toss in corn kernels and chili powder. SautΓ© for 2-3 minutes until lightly charred.”

πŸ”₯ Chris: “Remove from heat and stir in mayo, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix it up until it’s creamy and delicious.”

πŸ“Έ Marco: “This is the money shot. Gotta get that cheese melting into the corn!”


Step 3: Prepare the Rice

🍚 Danny: “Okay, not much to do hereβ€”just mix cooked rice with lime juice and a pinch of salt for some extra flavor. Boom. Done.

πŸ”₯ Chris: “If you’re feeling fancy, use cilantro-lime rice. Otherwise, basic rice works fine!”


Step 4: Make the Sauce

πŸ”₯ Chris: “This sauce is the secret weapon. Mix together mayo, hot sauce, lime juice, and chili powder. That’s it. Drizzle-ready perfection.

πŸ“Έ Marco: “Let’s get a pic of the sauce drizzle shot. Gotta get that gourmet street food aesthetic.”


Step 5: Assemble the Mini Bowls

πŸ”₯ Danny: “Alright, the fun part. Grab tiny bowls or ramekins.”

🍚 Luke: “Start with a base of riceβ€”just a couple of spoonfuls per bowl.”

πŸ— Chris: “Pile on the seasoned chickenβ€”don’t be stingy!”

🌽 Luke: “Next, spoon on the creamy street corn for that sweet and smoky goodness.”

πŸ”₯ Danny: “Drizzle the spicy sauce over everything. Don’t hold back!”

πŸ“Έ Marco: “Final touchβ€”top it with avocado, cilantro, and extra cotija cheese. Boom. Perfection.


Tips for Cooking Mini-Style (Because We Totally Messed Up Once or Twice)

βœ” Use a tiny pan – Regular-sized pans make small portions hard to cook evenly.
βœ” Mini bowls = portion control – But also an excuse to eat more.
βœ” Don’t over-sauce – It’s a mini bowl, not a soup.
βœ” Make extra chicken – Because half of it will mysteriously disappear before serving (looking at you, Danny).


Final Review from the Squad

πŸ”₯ Chris: “Spicy, creamy, absolutely elite. 10/10.”
πŸ— Danny: “Bro, tiny bowls mean I can eat five, right?
🌽 Luke: “The corn-to-chicken ratio is perfect. Balance is key.
πŸ“Έ Marco: “Already posted. Expect at least 20 likes.


Conclusion

These Mini Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls are the perfect bite-sized meal, packed with flavor, spice, and creamy goodness. Whether you need a quick snack, an easy meal prep option, or a party appetizer, these tiny bowls bring big flavor in every bite.

πŸ”₯ Now go make some before Danny eats them all! πŸŒ½πŸ—πŸ₯‘

Adam

Hello! I’m Adam, a 34-year-old passionate chef and the creator of The Food Journal.
Welcome to my corner of the internet where flavor meets creativity. Here at The Food Journal, I share my favorite recipes, cooking tips, and food stories β€” all crafted to inspire your next delicious meal.

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