Description
A warm, hearty bowl of rice topped with juicy chicken and vibrant veggies, making it a satisfying dish perfect for any time of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 chicken thighs, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup grilled corn
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional toppings: avocado, salsa, black beans, etc.
Instructions
- Combine the cooked rice with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Layer the sliced grilled chicken, grilled corn, and crumbled Cotija cheese on top of the seasoned rice.
- Add any optional toppings you love like creamy avocado, zesty salsa, or protein-packed black beans.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for that vibrant touch.
- Serve immediately and savor every bite!
Notes
This dish is kid-approved and budget-friendly. For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and garlic before grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice bowl, healthy recipe, meal prep, family dinner