Description
A vibrant bowl that combines sweet-charred corn, smoky spices, and creamy lime crema over tender chicken and steaming rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced; about 12 oz / 340 g total recommended)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for the crema)
Instructions
- Prepare rice and chicken: Cook rice according to package directions and grill or pan-sear chicken breasts until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Char the corn: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté corn kernels for 3–4 minutes until lightly charred. Sprinkle with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook another 30–60 seconds to toast spices; remove from heat.
- Make the lime crema: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Taste and adjust lime or salt as desired.
- Warm the beans: Briefly warm black beans in a small saucepan or microwave if using canned.
- Assemble bowls: Divide cooked rice between two bowls, layer grilled chicken slices atop, then add charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija.
- Finish and garnish: Drizzle lime crema over each bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when charring corn for better results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 770
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 71g
- Cholesterol: 90mg