Description
Indulge in our High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls, a vibrant and nutritious meal that brings together the smoky goodness of grilled chicken and the creamy delight of Mexican street corn salad. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in under 40 minutes—but also packed with protein and flavor. The combination of spices and fresh lime creates an irresistible taste that will make these bowls a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy them as a comforting one-bowl meal that’s both satisfying and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (fire-roasted or grilled)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Marinate chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook white rice according to package instructions.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through; char corn kernels in the same pan.
- In a bowl, combine charred corn with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and Cotija cheese.
- Slice grilled chicken into strips.
- Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, creamy corn mixture, garnishing with cilantro and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg