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Zesty Chicken, Charred Corn & Rice Bowls

Zesty Chicken, Charred Corn & Rice Bowls

with Guacamole & Cilantro Lime Crema

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 09, 2025

Bright, vibrant bowls with fluffy rice topped with paprika-and-chili-seasoned chicken and charred corn dusted with chili powder. A dollop of creamy guacamole sits center stage atop cilantro-lime crema, finished with scallion greens and fresh cilantro for a pop of green. Flavorful, zesty, and full of color in every bite.

Tags:
High Protein
Quick
Easy Prep
New
Nutritious Picks
Kid Friendly
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

2 unit

Scallions

1 unit

Corn

1 unit

Lime

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

1 teaspoon

Chili Powder

4.5 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 teaspoon

Cumin

4 tablespoon

Guacamole

1 teaspoon

Smoked Paprika

10 ounce

Chopped Chicken Breast

¾ cup

Jasmine Rice

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Oil

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Sugar

/ per serving
Calories830 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate99 g
Sugar19 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein43 g
Cholesterol140 mg
Sodium300 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Small pot
Paper Towel
Strainer
Small Bowl
Can Opener
Zester
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook Rice
1

• In a small pot, combine rice, 1 1⁄4 cups water (2 1⁄4 cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Prep
2

• Wash and dry produce. • Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Drain corn; pat dry with a paper towels. Zest and quarter lime. Roughly chop cilantro.

Char Corn
3

• Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and corn; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and lightly charred in spots, 4-6 minutes (if corn begins to pop, cover pan). • In the last two minutes of cooking, add half the garlic powder, 1⁄4 tsp chili powder, 1⁄4 tsp sugar (1⁄2 tsp chili powder and 1⁄2 tsp sugar for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and combined. Turn off heat; keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Cook Chicken
4

• Open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a second large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, paprika, remaining garlic powder, 1⁄4 tsp remaining chili powder (1⁄2 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 4-6 minutes. • Remove from heat. Squeeze juice from one lime wedge (two wedges for 4) over chicken.

Mix Crema
5

• While chicken cooks, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, cumin, lime zest, and a squeeze of lime juice (big squeeze for 4 servings). Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & Serve
6

• Fluff rice with a fork. • Divide rice between shallow bowls; top with corn and chicken. Drizzle with crema and dollop with guacamole. Garnish with scallion greens and cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the vibrant flavors, especially the charred corn, though some found it a bit spicy 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with simple-to-follow steps that made cooking at home appealing.
  • Suggestions: Consider reducing chili powder for less heat; adding bell peppers or cotija cheese could enhance the dish.
  • Portions: Some wanted more chicken or guacamole; others felt there was too much corn or rice.
  • Texture: A few found the rice gummy; thoroughly drying the corn helps prevent sogginess.
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