Description
A delightful bowl of juicy chicken, sweet corn, and zesty seasonings that brings street food flavors right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the corn and lime juice, allowing it to cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the chicken and corn mixture over the rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Feel free to swap the rice with quinoa for a nutty flavor or use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Best enjoyed with avocado or feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican