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A flavorful and satisfying bowl loaded with juicy grilled chicken, smoky street-style corn, fluffy rice, and a zesty lime crema. This vibrant dish brings together Mexican-inspired flavors for a quick dinner or meal prep idea.

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 (for lime crema)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sauté the corn kernels for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to make the lime crema. Adjust lime juice to taste.
  3. If using raw chicken, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  4. Assemble the bowls: start with a base of cooked rice. Layer grilled chicken slices, charred corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cotija cheese on top.
  5. Drizzle the lime crema over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce., Swap the chicken for shrimp, tofu, or beef for variety., Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option., Store each component separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to keep textures fresh., Reheat rice and chicken in microwave or skillet, reheat corn in skillet to restore smoky flavor, warm black beans separately, add lime crema and fresh toppings after reheating to maintain freshness.

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