Description
A delicious and flavorful combination of seasoned chicken, zesty street corn, and fragrant cilantro-lime rice, topped with optional avocado and jalapeños.
Ingredients
- – For the Chicken:
- – 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- – 1 tsp chili powder
- – 1 tsp smoked paprika
- – 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- – 1/2 tsp cumin
- – 1 tbsp olive oil
- – Salt and pepper to taste
- – For the Rice:
- – 1 cup long-grain rice (cooked as per package instructions)
- – Juice of 1 lime
- – 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- – For the Street Corn:
- – 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- – 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- – 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- – 1/2 tsp chili powder
- – Juice of 1 lime
- – Salt to taste
- – Optional Toppings:
- – Diced avocado
- – Chopped tomatoes
- – Sliced jalapeños
- – Extra cotija cheese
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix diced chicken with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook the chicken in a skillet until browned and cooked through.
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Cook the rice according to package instructions, then mix in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
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In a separate bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.
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To assemble, layer rice in a bowl, top with cooked chicken, street corn, and desired toppings such as avocado, tomatoes, jalapeños, and extra cotija cheese.
Notes
– For added flavor, grill the corn for the street corn topping.
– You can substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g