Description
A delicious dish that brings together flavors of grilled chicken, savory rice, and sweet corn in a vibrant and filling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp chili powder (for corn)
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime (for corn)
- ½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime (for sauce)
- ½ tsp chili powder (for sauce)
- 1 cup diced avocado
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, chili powder, salt, and lime juice in a bowl. Add chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest for a few minutes and then slice it.
- In a saucepan, bring chicken or vegetable broth to a boil. Add rice, butter, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let the rice simmer for 15-18 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, sauté corn with butter, chili powder, cumin, and lime juice for 3-4 minutes. Stir in feta and cilantro.
- For the creamy sauce, mix mayonnaise (or yogurt), lime juice, and chili powder in a bowl until you have a smooth consistency.
- To assemble, layer the cooked rice, sliced chicken, street corn, diced avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in bowls. Drizzle with the creamy sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor. You can use leftover grilled chicken to speed up the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg