Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bowl
A comforting and customizable bowl featuring chicken, corn, rice, and a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes About 1.5 lbs total
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference
For the base
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
For the sauce
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 lime juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
Toppings
- 1 lime juiced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or avocado oil over medium heat.
Cooking
- Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and stir occasionally to brown evenly.
- Season the chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, add the corn kernels to the skillet and heat through for about a minute.
Sauce Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice and zest, and chopped cilantro, stirring until smooth.
Assembly
- Start with a layer of rice in a bowl, top with the chicken and corn mixture.
- Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top and scatter with sliced red onion and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Let any leftovers cool before storing. The dish can also be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g
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