Description
A vibrant dish combining grilled chicken, sautéed corn, and creamy lime-infused sour cream, delivering a delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice)
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
- 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
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, adding olive oil. Once hot, toss in the corn kernels, ensuring an even spread in the pan, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to char slightly, releasing their natural sweetness. Sprinkle in the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring well to coat every kernel in flavor.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to make your delightful lime crema. Set this aside to let the flavors meld.
- Assemble your culinary masterpiece by laying down a generous base of cooked rice in a serving bowl. Layer on the grilled chicken slices, sautéed corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and red onion.
- Finish with a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese and a handful of fresh cilantro. Drizzle the lime crema generously over the assembled ingredients.
- Serve immediately, inviting loved ones to enjoy while everything is fresh and vibrant.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Cook rice and chicken a day in advance. Customize with jalapeños for added spice or substitute chicken with shrimp for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg