Description
A delicious and flavorful bowl featuring lime-marinated chicken, sautéed corn, jasmine rice, and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1–2 limes)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken breasts, coat evenly, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse the rice: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear; cook according to package instructions (generally 1 cup rice to 1.25–1.5 cups water, simmer ~18 minutes), then fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Sauté the corn: In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add corn kernels and a pinch of salt; sauté until golden and slightly charred, about 5–7 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high. Cook the marinated chicken about 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Prep toppings: Dice avocados, chop cilantro, and mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt if using.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with sliced chicken, sautéed corn, diced avocado, and a drizzle of lime-yogurt or plain sour cream. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Don’t over-marinate the chicken; 30 minutes to 4 hours is ideal. Rest the chicken after cooking to retain juices. Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 59g
- Cholesterol: 70mg