Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining grilled corn, tender chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook for 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained corn, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Stir gently to meld flavors.
- Scoop the rice mixture into serving bowls and top with chicken pieces, avocado slices, and cotija cheese.
- Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, consider replacing chicken with black beans or tofu. Cook the chicken in an air fryer for a crispy exterior.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg