Southwest Chicken Grain Bowl

A flavorful grain bowl with spiced chicken breast, elote-style corn, and a creamy dressing.

Ingredients

Spiced Chicken Breast

• 1/2 chicken breast
• Salt, a sprinkle
• Cumin, a sprinkle
• Cooking oil, as needed
• Onion powder, a squeeze
• Garlic powder
• Mexican oregano, a sprinkle

Corn “Elote” Mix

• Corn, fresh or frozen
• Queso fresco
• Ground coriander, a sprinkle

Remaining Bowl Components

• 200g brown rice, cooked (~1 cup)
• 50g black beans (~1 cup)
• Bell peppers, chopped
• Avocado
• Lime juice

Dressing

• Yogurt
• Mayonnaise
• Hot sauce
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Oregano

Directions

1. Start the rice; gather ingredients: Start the brown rice, if using - cook using your preferred method. While that goes, gather and prep the remaining ingredients.

2. Season & sear the chicken breast: Thin out the chicken breast to an even, flat size by butterflying it with a knife (cutting it open like a book). Season evenly with salt on all sides, then generously cover all sides with a generous coating of the spices.

3. Preheat a pan or griddle over high heat. Once smoking, add enough oil to coat the cooking surface. Add the chicken to the pan, then allow to sear undisturbed for a few minutes to develop a deeply browned crust.

4. Flip to sear the other side. Remove from the heat once the bottom has also developed a crust and the internal temperature of the breast reaches 155°F/68°C. Set aside.

5. Prep the corn “elote” mix: If using frozen corn, microwave the kernels to warm them up. Mix together with coriander and crumbled queso fresco. Taste and adjust as needed. Set aside.

6. Make the dressing: Mix together the yogurt, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed.

7. Assemble the bowl & serve: Add a layer of cooked rice to the bottom of a bowl. Season with a squeeze of lime juice. Slice and add the chicken to the center of the bowl. Surround with the remaining toppings: avocado, black beans, bell pepper, corn elote mix, and then a few dollops of sauce.