Description
Healthy Street Corn Chicken and Rice Bowls combine high-protein chicken, fiber-rich grains, and the vibrant, smoky zest of Mexican elote, delivering creamy satisfaction without heavy calories.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast (cubed)
3 cups Cooked Brown Rice or Quinoa
2 cups Frozen or Fresh Corn Kernels
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (2% or Whole)
1/4 cup Cotija Cheese or Feta (crumbled)
2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
Chili Powder to taste
Smoked Paprika to taste
Garlic Powder to taste
Salt to taste
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel, toss the cubes with avocado oil and seasonings
- Sear the seasoned chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through
- Char the corn in the same skillet until smoky, then whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt
- Assemble the bowls with rice, chicken, and corn, then drizzle with sauce and garnish
Notes
Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal searing to enhance flavor and texture.
Store sauces separately to maintain freshness upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: to taste
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg