Grilling season is upon us and I'm resharing what could possibly be my favorite recipe EVER because I can't stop making this pretty much now through the summer and it's so dang good that EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW!!! It's the rice... it's the aioli... it's the grilled chicken... it's literally everything. JUST TRUST ME!!! If you've been making this since I shared it four years ago sound off in the comments to help convince everyone else to try it and if you end up trying it I'd LOVE to hear what you think! HAPPY Tuesday and Happy grilling season, friends!!!
Step 1 - Grill your chicken breasts and some corn (you can use frozen corn... but grilled is always the way to go in my opinion), slice the corn off the cob and slice/dice up the chicken.
Step 2 - While the chicken is cooking, cook 1 1/2 cups basmati rice. I'd follow your package directions, but here's what works for me... I run water over the rice until it runs clear, then put the 1.5 cups of rice into a sauce pan with 3 cups water. Heat it to boiling, then reduce it to low, cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let it sit for about 3 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
Step 3 - Chop up a BUNCH of cilantro until you have 1/2 cup. Throw the 1/2 cup chopped cilantro into the rice with 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil.
This is the chopper that I use - it's AWESOME!
Step 4 - Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 4tablespoons of chopped cilantro, 3 teaspoons lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 4 teaspoons of water. Whisk it all together and then throw in some salt and pepper to taste. I know it sounds weird but it is SO SO SO GOOD!!! TRUST ME!!!
Last step - make the bowl!!! I put in a scoop or so of rice, grilled chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado and some cheese. Top it off with the aioli and enjoy!
This is the cheese that we used and it was SO GOOD!!! Any cheese of your choice would work well.
I really can't explain how great these bowls are. The aioli totally makes it and I love how customizable they are. I prepped everything one day and have had multiple lunches from it which has been great. You could easily make a double batch of the rice and then set out all of the toppings and let guests make their own bowls... I'd just make sure you had enough aioli for everyone. Dave grilled the chicken - but you could just as easily use fajita steak, those pre-cooked refrigerated chicken strips, seasoned grilled shrimp, etc. You could also add in sliced diced red onion, sliced jalapenos, etc.
I hope you enjoy the recipe and if you end up making it I'd love to know what you think!
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We love these! I've been making them since you posted them quite a while back, but I do use rotisserie chicken and we also use the Trader Joe's frozen Street Corn. I find it makes it quicker for weeknights, but the aioli is what makes it so good to us! Thanks for sharing - we love all of your recipes!
ReplyDeleteFunny (maybe slightly crazy now that I think about it??) story...anyway...I started making these after you posted about it a few years ago. A lot of times I'll make huge batch and meal prep them for a week of lunches for my husband and I. We love them!! So a few months ago one of my girlfriends who lives on the west coast and I (from the east coast) decided to meet in the middle for a girls weekend and met up in Dallas. We spent one of our days in McKinney based off all my favorite bloggers recommendations!! Hahaha...anyway...we saw Moviehouse and I was like "Oh that's where Andrea got the southwest bowl!" And we actually looked up the movies playing to see if there was something we wanted to see just so I could have the original southwest bowl! Nothing good was playing but at least I can make them whenever I want!
ReplyDeleteThis is happening here this week- sounds so delicious! I would add that a new obsession are trader joes sweet and hot jalapenos- they would make the perfect topping!
ReplyDeleteYES!!!! I started making this when you originally posted it and it is a dinner my family asks for on REPEAT! Love your blog. I'm a silent follower for many many years. :-)
ReplyDeleteOmg yes! I found this recipe of yours during the pandemic and we made it on repeat! Still do 3 years later!
ReplyDeleteI have been making these since you first posted them. We have them at least twice a month - they are so awesome for leftover lunches. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe has literally stopped us from going to Qdoba or Chipotle! But, I take some shortcuts. I use the Trader Joe's frozen jasmine rice that you microwave and add some lime and cilantro. I make it healthier for me with cauliflower rice. I use frozen corn and canned black beans. The aioli makes it and you cannot skimp on that! This is probably my favorite internet recipe EVER! Thank you Andrea!
ReplyDeleteJust as others mentioned--I've been making this since quarantine when you first posted it! Still one of my absolutely favorite meals. That aioli cannot be beat!
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