Healthy Street Corn Chicken Bowl
A vibrant and satisfying bowl featuring juicy chicken, tender corn, fluffy rice, and a zesty lime sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Sauce Ingredients
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (for sauce)
- 1 clove garlic (minced) (for sauce)
- 0.5 lime (juice and zest) (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (for sauce)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes, ensuring uniform pieces for even cooking.
- If you’re using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob; otherwise, measure out your frozen or canned corn.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil or avocado oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken pieces, allowing them to sizzle as they hit the pan.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through.
Combine Corn
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the corn to the skillet. Mix well and allow the corn to warm up.
Prepare Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, juice and zest of half a lime, and finely chopped cilantro. Mix until smooth.
Final Assembly
- After the chicken and corn have cooked together, remove the skillet from heat. Add the cooked rice.
- Squeeze the juice of a whole lime over everything and mix gently.
- Serve the chicken bowl in individual portions, garnishing each with thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle the creamy sauce over the top.
Notes
Enjoy this bowl fresh, and consider pairing with avocado or a simple salad. Leftovers can be used in wraps or tacos.