Description
These Street Corn Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal featuring juicy blackened chicken served on a bed of fluffy jasmine rice, sweet and tangy street corn salad, creamy jalapeno sauce, creamy avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Perfect for meal prep or a flavorful dinner, this dish combines smoky, spicy, and fresh elements for a delicious and colorful 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 (or your preferred rice)
Sauces and Toppings
- 1 cup prepared homemade Chuy's creamy jalapeno dip
- 3 cups prepared Street Corn Salad
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- Optional: tajin seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Sauces and Salad: Prepare the street corn salad and creamy jalapeno sauce ahead of time, ideally a day or two before to enhance flavors.
- Cook Rice: Cook 2 cups of jasmine rice according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
- Season Chicken: Drizzle the chicken chunks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season generously with blackened cajun seasoning to ensure a flavorful crust.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to coat the pan. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
- Assemble Bowls: In each bowl, place 1 cup of cooked rice. Top with 2/3 cup of street corn salad, add a scoop of cooked blackened chicken, drizzle with creamy jalapeno sauce, then add diced avocado and a lime wedge on the side. Optionally, sprinkle with tajin seasoning for an extra kick.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep — the flavors deepen when assembled a day in advance.
- You can substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a different texture or dietary preference.
- If you don’t have homemade creamy jalapeno sauce, a store-bought chipotle mayo or ranch with jalapeno works as well.
- Adjust the blackened seasoning amount according to your spice preference.
- Tajin seasoning adds a nice tangy and spicy finish but can be omitted if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
