Description
These Street Corn Chicken Bowls feature juicy blackened chicken served on a bed of tender jasmine rice and topped with sweet and tangy street corn salad, creamy jalapeno sauce, diced avocado, and fresh lime wedges. Perfect for meal prep or a flavorful weeknight dinner, this recipe combines bold Cajun spices with fresh Mexican-inspired flavors for a delicious, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into 2 inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Rice
- 2 cups dry jasmine rice
Toppings
- 3 cups prepared Street Corn Salad
- 1 cup prepared homemade Chuy's creamy jalapeno dip
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- Optional: Tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare sauces and salad: Prepare the street corn salad and creamy jalapeno dip ahead of time if possible, ideally a day or two in advance, to allow flavors to develop.
- Cook the rice: Cook 2 cups of jasmine rice according to package instructions and keep warm while you prepare the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Drizzle chicken chunks with 1 tablespoon olive oil and liberally season with blackened Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, coating the pan. Add the chicken chunks and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Assemble the bowls: Place 1 cup of cooked rice into each bowl, top with about 2/3 cup of street corn salad, then add a generous scoop of the cooked chicken. Drizzle with creamy jalapeno sauce, add diced avocado on top, and garnish with a lime wedge. Sprinkle with Tajin seasoning if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with the blackened seasoning and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Jasmine rice can be substituted with basmati or long-grain rice if preferred.
- Use store-bought creamy jalapeno dip and street corn salad for convenience or prepare homemade versions for fresher taste.
- Tajin seasoning adds a nice spicy and tangy kick but is optional.
- This recipe is meal-prep friendly and keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
