Description
These flavorful Street Corn Chicken Bowls feature juicy blackened chicken served over tender jasmine rice and topped with sweet and tangy street corn salad, creamy jalapeno dip, diced avocado, and fresh lime wedges. Perfect for meal prep or a vibrant dinner, this dish combines smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors in every bite.
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 (or your preferred rice)
Street Corn and Sauce
- 3 cups prepared Street Corn Salad
- 1 cup prepared homemade Chuy's creamy jalapeno dip
Toppings
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 lime (sliced into wedges)
- optional: tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare salad and sauce: Make the street corn salad and creamy jalapeno sauce a day or two ahead of time to allow flavors to develop and to save time on cooking day.
- Cook the rice: Cook 2 cups of jasmine rice according to the package instructions. Keep it warm while you prepare the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Drizzle the chicken chunks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season them liberally with 2 tablespoons of blackened cajun seasoning to ensure full flavor penetration.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat the pan. Add the seasoned chicken chunks and cook for about 4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the chicken is cooked through and nicely seared.
- Assemble the bowls: Place 1 cup of cooked rice into each bowl. Top with 2/3 cup of the street corn salad, add a scoop of the cooked blackened chicken, and drizzle generously with creamy jalapeno sauce. Finish with diced avocado and a wedge of lime. Sprinkle with tajin seasoning if desired for extra zest.
Notes
- These bowls are perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute jasmine rice with basmati or brown rice for different textures and flavors.
- If you don’t have blackened seasoning, use a combination of smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- For a dairy-free creamy sauce, substitute the creamy jalapeno dip with a cashew-based or avocado-based dressing.
- Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of blackened seasoning and creamy jalapeno dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
