Zesty Street Corn Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl with Grilled Chicken
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Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (680 g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 tsp chili powder (3 g)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (3 g)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (2 g)
- 1/2 tsp cumin (2 g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (1 g)
- Juice of 1 lime (30 ml)
- For the Cilantro Lime Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice (370 g, about 1 cup dry before cooking)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- Juice of 1 lime (30 ml)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (15 g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
- For the Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels, roasted or grilled (320 g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
- 1/4 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled (30 g)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (2 g)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (2 g)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Creamy Cilantro Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (120 g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (15 g)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (3 g)
- Juice of 1/2 lime (15 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Marinate Chicken: Mix olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
- Grill Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest, then slice.
- Make Rice: Toss cooked rice with olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare Corn: Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high. Add corn, cook until slightly charred. Toss with chili powder, paprika, cotija, salt, and pepper.
- Blend Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cilantro lime rice into bowls. Top with grilled chicken slices, street corn, and drizzle with creamy cilantro sauce. Garnish with lime wedges and extra cilantro.
Tips for Meal prep
Store chicken, rice, and corn separately; assemble when eating.
Sauce keeps in the fridge up to 4 days.
Swap white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice depending on your macros.
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