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title: Zesty Chicken, Charred Corn & Rice Bowls
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/zesty-chicken-charred-corn-and-rice-bowls-68c0111016bacb5976e01be5
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - High Protein
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep
  - New
  - Dietitian-Approved
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 8
source_chef: Christina Boateng
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the vibrant flavors, especially the charred corn
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to prepare with simple-to-follow steps
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bowl%20Recipes/zesty-chicken-charred-corn-rice-bowls.avif"
---
@jasmine rice{½%cup}
@water{1¼%cup}
@scallions{2%stalks}
@corn{1%can}
@lime{1%lime}
@cilantro{1%bunch}
@butter{1%tbsp}
@garlic powder{1%tsp}
@chili powder{1%tsp}
@sugar{¼%tsp}
@chopped chicken breast{10%oz}
@olive oil{1%tbsp}
@smoked paprika{1%tsp}
@sour cream{½%cup}
@cumin{¼%tsp}
@guacamole{½%cup}

In a #small pot{}, combine @jasmine rice{½%cup}, 1¼ cups @water{}, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{2%stalks}, separating whites from greens. Drain @corn{1%can} and pat dry with paper towels. Zest and quarter @lime{1%lime}. Roughly chop @cilantro{1%bunch}.

Melt 1 tbsp @butter{} 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%minutes}. In the last two minutes of cooking, add half the @garlic powder{1%tsp}, ¼ tsp @chili powder{1%tsp}, ¼ tsp @sugar{}, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and combined ~{2%minutes}. Turn off heat; keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Open package of @chopped chicken breast{10%oz} and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a second #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken, @smoked paprika{1%tsp}, remaining garlic powder, ¼ tsp remaining chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through ~{4%minutes}. Remove from heat. Squeeze juice from one lime wedge over chicken.

While chicken cooks, in a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{½%cup}, @cumin{¼%tsp}, lime zest, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Fluff rice with a fork. Divide rice between shallow bowls; top with corn and chicken. Drizzle with crema and dollop with @guacamole{½%cup}. Garnish with scallion greens and cilantro. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.