Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining marinated chicken, sweet corn, and fluffy jasmine rice, topped with lime and cilantro for a refreshing kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Cups Fresh Corn (off the cob or frozen)
- 3 Cups Cooked Jasmine Rice
- 3 Tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove and let rest.
- Sauté the Corn: In the same skillet, add the corn kernels, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until charred.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Layer jasmine rice, top with sliced chicken and sautéed corn, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve and Enjoy: Dig in immediately for a burst of flavor!
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. This dish is great for meal prep and stores well.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken rice bowl, street corn, Mexican cuisine, easy weeknight meal, flavorful chicken dish