Prepare the grill for direct heat and emotionally prepare yourself for a journey involving fire and vegetables.

If using gas, set it to 450°F and pretend you’re launching a flavor rocket.

If using charcoal, light it like you’re summoning smoky spirits from the underworld.

Wait until the coals are gray and hot, like they’ve seen things.

Test the heat with your hand, but don’t sacrifice your fingerprints.

Clean the grates because burnt mystery bits are not seasoning.

Oil the grates gently, as if you’re moisturizing a dragon’s skin.

Place corn and poblanos on the grill and let them tan aggressively.

Turn them every 2 minutes so they don’t burn out or develop uneven personalities.

Remove corn when it’s charred and poblanos when they look like they’ve been through a breakup.

Put poblanos in a bowl and cover with a plate so they can stew in their feelings.

Let everything sit for 10 minutes while you contemplate your own life choices.

Mix chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne in a bowl and pretend you’re a spice wizard.

Rub the spice mix all over the chicken like you’re giving it a spicy massage.

Grill the chicken until it has dramatic grill marks and reaches 165°F, the temperature of truth.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes because it’s been working hard.

Slice the chicken into strips like you’re preparing it for a red carpet event.

Cut corn kernels off the cob while trying not to chase them across the kitchen.

Peel the poblanos, remove their insides, and chop them into bite-sized pieces of redemption.

Combine corn, poblanos, scallions, cilantro, pickled jalapeños, oil, lime zest, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.

Toss everything together like you’re mixing a salad and a mild identity crisis.

Taste and adjust seasoning until your mouth says “yes.”

Mash avocados with lime juice and salt until they resemble green happiness.

Spread avocado mash on each plate like edible abstract art.

Mound corn-poblano salad on top like a delicious mountain.

Add sliced chicken and admire your creation like a proud food parent.

Serve immediately with lime wedges and a sense of accomplishment.