Healthy and Delicious Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Street Corn Mixture:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked brown rice or white rice
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Fresh lime wedges for garnish
- Additional cilantro and cotija for topping (optional)
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix the diced chicken with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook the seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, combine corn, mayo or Greek yogurt, chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, cotija, and cilantro until well mixed.
4. Assemble the bowls: Start with a base of rice, then add the cooked chicken, street corn mixture, avocado slices, diced red onion, and garnish with lime wedges and extra cheese or cilantro if desired.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings