Description
A flavorful and comforting bowl that combines grilled chicken, charred corn, and zesty lime over a bed of rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for crema)
Instructions
- Char the corn: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add corn kernels, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Make the lime crema: Mix sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Assemble the bowls: Start with rice, then layer grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese.
- Drizzle the crema: Add lime crema over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize ingredients based on your preferences or seasonal produce. Leftovers can be transformed into burritos or quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American