Description
A vibrant and wholesome dish featuring seared chicken, charred corn, and fresh toppings, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice
- 1 avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, to serve
- 1.5 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or grilled)
- 0.33 cup sour cream or yogurt (dairy-free if preferred)
- 0.5 lime, squeezed
- 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grates or brush the chicken with avocado oil. Season the chicken as listed above, then grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through and nicely charred. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it begins to char slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Grill fresh corn on the cob directly over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating every few minutes until charred and tender. Let cool slightly, then slice kernels off the cob.
- Whisk together the dairy-free yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, chili powder, chopped cilantro, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Assemble the bowls with a base of rice or cauliflower rice. Top with sliced chicken, avocado, red onion, and charred corn. Drizzle the yogurt mixture over the top and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve with extra lime wedges and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Marinate chicken ahead of time for added depth in taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg