Description
A delightful fusion of flavors and textures featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and creamy sauce atop fluffy rice – perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
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
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 lime (juice and zest)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro for sauce
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss them with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil until well-coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, cooking undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove and set aside.
- Wipe the skillet lightly to remove any stuck bits, but keep the flavorful oil. Add the corn to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until it has golden-brown charred edges, stirring occasionally.
- While the corn cooks, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon about 1 cup of warm rice into each serving bowl. Top with charred corn, sliced chicken, and red onion. Drizzle with cilantro-lime sauce, then finish with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra texture, serve alongside crunchy tortilla chips or fresh avocado slices. Consider adding jalapeño slices for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice bowl, street corn, quick dinner, meal prep