Description
A vibrant and satisfying chicken bowl made with juicy seasoned chicken, creamy Mexican-style street corn, rice, avocado, and fresh toppings for a smoky, zesty, and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Extra cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- While the chicken cooks, sauté the corn in a pan for a few minutes until lightly charred.
- In a bowl, mix the charred corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
- Divide the cooked rice among 4 serving bowls.
- Top each bowl with sliced chicken, street corn mixture, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- Swap the chicken for grilled shrimp or steak for a different protein option.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter variation.
- Add black beans or lettuce for extra texture and nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the chicken and rice separately, then add fresh toppings after warming for the best texture.
- Rotisserie chicken works well as a quick shortcut.
- Feta cheese can be used instead of cotija if needed.
- For a lower-carb version, replace the rice with cauliflower rice.
- Adjust the chili powder to make the bowl milder or spicier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
