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Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bowl

Deliciously Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bowl for Quick Dinners

Experience summer flavors year-round with this Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bowl, combining savory chicken, sweet corn, and fluffy rice for a nourishing, quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Avocado Oil for sautéing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or substitute with fresh minced garlic
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Rice white, jasmine, or brown rice
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt or substitute with regular yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 lime Lime juice and zest
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped, adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 medium Red Onion thinly sliced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare ingredients by cutting chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and removing corn kernels from the cob if using fresh corn.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive or avocado oil over medium heat, add chicken, and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Stir in the corn kernels into the skillet and warm them for 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro until smooth.
  5. Remove skillet from heat, add cooked rice, and squeeze half a lime juice over; mix gently.
  6. Serve by spooning the chicken, corn, and rice into bowls, garnish with red onion and cilantro, and drizzle the lime sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is customizable; add bell peppers or black beans for extra crunch and protein. Great for meal prep and leftovers can be stored for up to three days.

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