Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh corn (or frozen kernels)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the chicken under cold water; pat dry.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add jasmine rice with a pinch of salt; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sauté for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet, add diced red bell pepper and corn; stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Fluff rice and layer it at the bottom of each bowl. Slice chicken on top with sautéed veggies and corn; drizzle sauce over everything.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken before cooking. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for alternative protein options. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili powder.