Description
This bowl features juicy skillet chicken, charred corn, fluffy rice, and a creamy lime sauce. It makes a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch thick cutlets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 large avocado sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions and keep warm.
- Whisk together all creamy lime sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Season chicken on both sides with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate, rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and corn. Cook over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred.
- Transfer corn to a bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, and red onion.
- Divide rice evenly among four bowls. Top with sliced chicken and a generous scoop of street corn mixture.
- Add avocado slices, drizzle with creamy lime sauce, and finish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Cutting the chicken to an even thickness helps it cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired