Description
A warm, savory bowl featuring charred corn, seasoned chicken, and creamy goodness, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup corn, charred (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup crema or sour cream
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken by coating it with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the seasoned chicken thighs in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Char the corn in the same skillet for a couple of minutes to enhance the smoky flavor.
- Layer the cooked rice in a bowl, followed by sliced chicken and charred corn.
- Drizzle crema or sour cream generously over the bowl.
- Add fresh lime juice for a zesty kick.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Customize with avocado, jalapeños, or cheese for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg