Description
A vibrant and satisfying dish combining juicy marinated chicken, roasted corn, creamy avocado, cotija cheese, and fresh lime over a bed of rice. It brings together bold street food flavors with the comfort of a homemade bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (or 2 cups cooked)
- 1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest, then slice.
- In the same skillet, add corn and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly charred.
- Slice the avocado and crumble the cotija cheese.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with rice, then add sliced chicken, corn, avocado, cheese, and cilantro.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and serve immediately.