Description
A vibrant and flavorful rice bowl featuring grilled chicken, charred corn, black beans, and a zesty lime crema.
Ingredients
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- 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.
- Add the olive oil and corn kernels to the skillet.
- Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the corn is lightly charred.
- Season the corn with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to prepare the lime crema.
- Begin with a generous base of cooked rice in each bowl.
- Layer the sliced chicken, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and red onion on top.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese over the layers.
- Drizzle lime crema on top and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Prep ingredients ahead for quicker assembly. Customize with proteins or toppings of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg