Description
A vibrant one-bowl dish combining smoky grilled chicken, creamy charred street corn, and zesty lime-avocado crema over jasmine or basmati rice. Bold Latin flavors with effortless weeknight appeal.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups Cooked Rice (Jasmine or basmati recommended)
2 lbs Chicken Breasts (Slice into filets for faster cooking)
1 tsp Chili Powder (Use chipotle mix for smokiness)
½ tsp Cumin (Boost with a pinch of cayenne)
2 limes (Zest and juice for sauce)
1 jalapeño (Medium for balanced heat)
1 small onion (Sliced)
2 ½ cups Corn Kernels (Fresh-off-the-cob optional)
⅓ cup Mayonnaise (Substitute with vegan mayo)
2 tbsp Mexican Crema
1 tsp Tajín
2 tbsp Milk (For sauce consistency)
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Salt
Freshly ground Black Pepper
½ cup Cotija Cheese (Replace with feta if needed)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
Whisk mayonnaise, Mexican crema, Tajín, lime juice, and 2 tbsp milk in a bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency with additional milk if needed. Reserve half for corn mixture, half for drizzling.
Season chicken filets with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until sizzling. Cook 5-7 minutes per side until chicken reaches 165°F.
Add corn, onion, and jalapeño to the same skillet. Cover and sear 4-5 minutes, stirring, until tender-chewy. Fold in half the lime-Tajín sauce.
Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with chicken, corn mixture, remaining sauce, and crumbled cotija. Garnish with lime zest and any reserved crema for finishing.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for brighter flavor.
Select medium jalapeños to control spice level.
Chop onion/jalapeño ahead and store in airtight containers.
Reserve extra crema for a vibrant finishing drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg