Description
A delicious and hearty bowl loaded with grilled chicken, Mexican-style street corn, and fluffy rice, topped with a creamy lime dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Rice:
- 1 cup white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
For Garnishing:
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Extra cotija cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice:
- In a medium pot, bring chicken broth (or water) to a boil.
- Stir in rice, butter, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 15 minutes (or according to package instructions). Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Coat the chicken in the spice mixture.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
3. Make the Street Corn:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix with mayo, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and hot sauce (if using).
4. Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide the cooked rice into bowls.
- Top with sliced chicken and street corn.
- Add avocado, extra cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a lime wedge.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or steak for variety.
- Use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Drizzle with chipotle ranch or avocado crema for extra flavo
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg