Description
A hearty and colorful rice bowl featuring smoky roasted corn, tender seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and a tangy creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 6–8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from heat and slice thinly.
- In a separate skillet, roast corn over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly charred, stirring occasionally. Squeeze lime juice over the corn.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, and cayenne pepper (if using). Thin with water until drizzling consistency.
- Assemble bowls: layer rice, top with sliced chicken and roasted corn, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with feta cheese and cilantro.
Notes
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or extra cayenne pepper.
Can be made ahead by cooking components separately and assembling when ready to serve.
Replace chicken with shrimp, steak, or black beans for variations.
For dairy-free, substitute feta with avocado and use dairy-free mayonnaise and yogurt.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; keep sauce separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
