Description
A flavorful Mexican-inspired rice bowl featuring seasoned chicken, fresh corn, and traditional cotija cheese, easily customizable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups medium or long-grain white rice
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions
- Season and cook chicken until done
- Prepare corn mixture with jalapeños and seasonings
- Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, and corn mixture
- Top with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro
Notes
- For vegetarian option: substitute chicken with black beans, chickpeas, or roasted tofu
- Adjust spice level by modifying jalapeño and chili powder amounts
- Components can be prepared up to 2 days in advance
- Brown rice or cauliflower rice can be used as alternatives
- For dairy-free version, use nutritional yeast or dairy-free feta substitute
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Mexican rice bowl, chicken rice bowl, customizable rice bowl, meal prep friendly
