Description
A quick and flavorful rice bowl featuring smoky, charred corn, tender seasoned chicken, and a creamy cilantro-lime sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (for sauce; optional)
- 1 clove garlic (minced, for sauce)
- 1/2 lime (juice and zest, for sauce)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (for sauce)
Instructions
- Pat the cubed chicken completely dry. Toss with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if the pan is dry.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Wipe the skillet lightly, add corn, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until kernels are golden-brown, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon warm rice into bowls. Top with charred corn, sliced chicken, red onion, and drizzle with sauce. Finish with extra cilantro and lime squeeze.
Notes
Swap chicken for firm tofu or shrimp for a quick variation. For creamier bowls, try a richer sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken bowl, street corn, quick dinner, meal prep, flavorful, Mexican