Description
A vibrant and filling bowl featuring spiced seared chicken, charred elote-style corn, cilantro-lime rice, and a zesty lime crema. The ultimate customizable dinner that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp Chili powder
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Smoked paprika
0.5 tsp Garlic powder
0.5 tsp Salt
0.25 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Olive oil
3 cups Corn kernels
2 tbsp Butter, melted
0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp Lime juice
1 tsp Tajín seasoning (optional)
2 cups White or brown rice, uncooked
2 cups Chicken broth
1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp Lime zest
0.25 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
0.25 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Lime juice
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
Salt & water or milk (to thin crema)
Instructions
- Cook rice in chicken broth. Fluff and mix in cilantro and lime zest. Keep warm.
- Pat chicken dry. Mix dry spices and rub onto chicken. Sear in hot oil until cooked through (165°F). Rest, then slice.
- Spread corn on a baking sheet, toss with butter, and broil until lightly charred. Toss with lime juice, cotija, and Tajín.
- Whisk together sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic, and cayenne. Thin with water/milk to a drizzle consistency. Season.
- Assemble bowls: rice, sliced chicken, charred corn. Drizzle with lime crema and add desired toppings.
Notes
- Store components separately for easy meal prep. Reheat chicken/rice with a damp paper towel.
- For extra flavor, toss hot broiled corn with butter and fresh lime zest.
- Great for customization! Add black beans, avocado, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g