Description
A vibrant rice bowl featuring juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a zesty cilantro-lime crema that brings the essence of Mexican street food to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Bonus: Cilantro-lime crema
Instructions
- Sizzle Up the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add your diced chicken and cook until it turns golden and no longer pink inside (about 6-8 minutes). Season it generously with salt, pepper, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Combine Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, toss together the cooked rice, corn, and chicken.
- Create the Cilantro-Lime Crema: In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Serve the chicken and rice mixture in bowls, and sprinkle with cotija cheese and drizzle with cilantro-lime crema.
- Garnish with Freshness: Top the bowls with fresh cilantro just before serving.
Notes
For make-ahead convenience, prepare the chicken and crema a day prior and store separately from the rice to maintain texture. Customize with your choice of proteins or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 491
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken rice bowl, street corn, Mexican cuisine, cilantro-lime crema, quick weeknight dinner