Description
A flavorful bowl combining grilled chicken, creamy Mexican-style street corn salad, and cilantro-lime rice, perfect for a zesty, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1 lb)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups grilled corn (kernels from ~3 ears)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- kosher salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed & drained (optional)
- Optional garnishes: avocado, lime wedges, tomatoes, jalapeños, pico de gallo, green onions, hot sauce, extra cotija
Instructions
- Whisk avocado oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and marinate for 20 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Brush corn with oil and grill for 10–12 minutes until charred. Slice kernels off the cob.
- Mix grilled corn with red onion, sour cream, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Cook jasmine rice, fluff with a fork, then stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
- Assemble bowls with cilantro-lime rice, sliced grilled chicken, corn salad, optional black beans, and desired garnishes.
Notes
- Use feta or queso fresco if cotija is unavailable.
- Grill pan or oven works if an outdoor grill is not available.
- Frozen corn can be sautéed for a charred effect.
- Meal prep-friendly: store components separately for freshness.
- Customize with alternative proteins or low-carb bases.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
