Description

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls feature tender chicken, flavorful corn, and creamy avocado. A quick, fulfilling meal that’s easy to prepare and utterly satisfying.

Ingredients

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1.25–1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked corn, drained
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
3 Tablespoons cotija cheese
2 Tablespoons avocado oil mayonnaise
Juice + zest of 1 lime
1 jalapeño, finely diced, optional
2–3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest, or to taste
1 avocado, cubed
Pickled red onions or fresh red onions, chopped
Cilantro
Cotija cheese

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Instructions

Prepare the rice by boiling water in a medium saucepan. Add rice and salt, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender. Mix chopped cilantro with lime juice and zest, and incorporate into the warm rice before serving.
For the corn salad, mix together corn, Greek yogurt, cotija, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, jalapeño (if desired), cilantro, and salt in a bowl. Stir gently and check seasoning before setting aside.
Season the chicken by mixing the spices in a small bowl. Toss the chicken chunks in a larger bowl with the spice blend.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add chicken, and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
To assemble, portion the cilantro lime rice into 4 bowls, making space for toppings. Add the chicken chunks and a generous helping of the corn salad on top.
Include cubed avocado, pickled red onions or fresh red onions, cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice on each bowl. Optionally, sprinkle Tajin over the corn salad.

Notes

For added flavor, grill the chicken instead of pan-frying.
Adjust the seasoning of the corn salad to suit your taste, adding more lime or seasoning as desired.
This dish can be customized with any preferred toppings such as salsa or extra vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 80mg