Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Corn Mixture
- 1 cup grilled corn kernels (or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta), divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bowls
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Optional Garnishes
- Additional cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season on both sides with chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the seasoning sit while you heat your grill or pan.
- Grill or Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Mix the Corn Salad: In a bowl, combine the grilled corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, half of the cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until the corn is evenly coated and creamy.
- Assemble the Rice Bowls: Divide the cooked white rice into 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, then spoon over the corn mixture.
- Add Garnishes and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese and additional cilantro on top. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce to the corn salad or as a topping.
- Speed up meal prep by using leftover rotisserie chicken instead of grilling from scratch.
- Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa for an extra nutritional boost.
- Canned corn can be used if fresh or grilled corn isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
