Description
A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring grilled chicken, charred corn, and creamy yogurt, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for summer meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g boneless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp oil (like avocado or canola)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 300–400 g corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- 3 tbsp yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili seasoning or Tajín
- 2–3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- A sprinkle of feta or queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the oil, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Coat the chicken breast in the marinade and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken, cooking for 8–10 minutes.
- Add the corn kernels to another hot pan and toast for 5–7 minutes until golden.
- Mix sautéed corn with red onion, jalapeño, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and spice mix.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Serve the rice topped with sliced chicken and the vibrant corn mixture, garnished with avocado or lime wedges.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate longer for deeper flavor. Consider grilling for an authentic taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg