Street Corn Inspired Chicken Rice Bowls

Directions

  1. 1Cut chicken into cubes. Coat in 1 Tbsp olive oil + seasonings. Set aside.
  2. 2Cook rice according to package. Mix in cilantro, lime, olive oil, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
  3. 3Make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients.
  4. 4Chop the jalapeno, red pepper, onion, & cilantro. Add everything to a bowl with the corn. Top with cotija cheese & half the dressing.
  5. 5Heat a skillet on medium-high. Add olive oil until hot.
  6. 6Add chicken & cook 3-4 min on one side. Flip & cook an additional 3-4 min until cooked to an internal temperature of 165℉ (75°C).
  7. 7Add romaine, rice, chicken & corn to a bowl. Top with more dressing + lime.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 c Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp mayo
  • 1 lime, zest & juice
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 3 c corn, cooked
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno, chopped
  • 0.25 c red onion, chopped
  • 0.25 c cilantro, chopped
  • 0.25 c cotija cheese
  • 1 c jasmine rice, uncooked
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 c cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • romaine
  • avo
  • tomatoes

Equipment

skillet

Tips

  • Most of the components can be prepped in advance, making it great for meal prep.
  • It's easy to customize.