Description
A vibrant Mexican-fusion recipe combining seasoned chicken, charred corn, fluffy rice, and zesty lime crema. This bowl offers smoky-sweet balance, protein, and texture for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast, boneless and cubed
2 cups Basmati Rice
3 cups Corn Kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, charred)
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp Chili Powder
2 tbsp Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
Season chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken until golden and cooked through (8 minutes)
Remove chicken and set aside
Add corn kernels to the same skillet with residual oil/drippings
Sauté corn for 5-7 minutes until charred
Divide cooked rice into four bowls
Top each with seared chicken and charred corn
Make lime crema by mixing Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp lime juice, and chili powder
Drizzle crema over bowls and sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese
Notes
Greek yogurt substitutes sour cream for a lighter crema
Cotija can be replaced with halal feta if unavailable
Add smoked paprika to chili powder blend for extra depth
Use quinoa instead of rice for a gluten-free protein boost
Store components separately for meal prep
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner recipes
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 115mg