Description
A delicious and vibrant chicken and corn rice bowl topped with a tangy chili lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 batch baked chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2–1/2 cups frozen corn (fire-roasted if possible)
- 1–1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoons diced jalapeño (optional)
- 1 lime (optional, 1 tablespoon juice)
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 limes (1/4 teaspoon zest & 3 tablespoons juice)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 batch cilantro-lime rice
- 1 large ripe avocado (diced, optional)
- cotija cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Follow the linked recipe for cilantro-lime or plain rice, or use your favorite method.
- Follow the linked recipe above or prepare your favorite seasoned chicken thighs.
- Zest and juice the limes to get 1/4 teaspoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice. Whisk together with the mayo, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and Sriracha until smooth. Season to taste with salt (I add 1/4 teaspoon) and pepper (I add a pinch). Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over high heat. Add oil, then corn, and cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until browned. Resist stirring too often so the corn can char. Season (I add 1/4 teaspoon each of salt & pepper). Add garlic and cook for 15 seconds, just until fragrant. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and let cool to room temperature. Stir in cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon lime juice (if using).
- Assemble: Layer rice into bowls. Add chicken, then spoon over the corn topping. Top with diced avocado and any additional toppings. Drizzle the chili lime sauce generously over everything. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the best flavor, let the corn get nice and browned.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño and Sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg