Description
A vibrant bowl filled with fluffy rice, tender chicken, charred corn, and a creamy sauce that captures the essence of summer cookouts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Tajín seasoning (or chili powder)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 3 cups cooked rice (jasmine, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Additional Cotija cheese
- Tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
- Cook your choice of rice according to package directions. If using cilantro-lime rice, stir in freshly chopped cilantro and lime juice once cooked.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, Tajín seasoning, garlic powder, and salt for the creamy sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Season chicken on both sides with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté corn kernels over high heat for 5-8 minutes until charred and golden.
- In a bowl, mix charred corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide warm rice into bowls. Layer sliced chicken on top, add street corn mixture, avocado slices, and extra Cotija cheese. Drizzle with creamy sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use frozen corn for convenience. Fresh or roasted veggies can replace chicken for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg