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Zesty Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

A vibrant and delicious meal that combines the excitement of street food with the convenience of a home-cooked dinner, featuring zesty chicken and cilantro-lime rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Corn Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Cilantro-Lime Rice Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • Salt to taste
Optional Toppings
  • Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
  • Avocado slices
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Extra lime wedges

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Toss in the shredded chicken along with the corn, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir it all together and cook for about 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
Serving
  1. Spoon the cilantro-lime rice into bowls, top it with your zesty chicken and corn mix.
  2. Add your desired toppings and enjoy!

Notes

For picky eaters, try serving everything separately. If you want to make it spicier, add diced jalapeños to the chicken or top it off with a drizzle of spicy sauce. This dish reheats beautifully, so make extra for lunch the next day.