Description
A vibrant, 30-minute protein bowl with juicy chicken, smoky street corn, tangy cheese, and fresh cilantro-lime. A perfect healthy dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pieces chicken breasts
1 cup street corn (fresh or frozen)
1 cup cooked rice (brown rice or quinoa for healthier option)
1/2 cup cheese (like cotija or feta)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (for garnish)
1 piece lime (juiced)
to taste salt and pepper
to taste creamy sauce (like a lime crema or garlic yogurt sauce)
Instructions
- Cooking Chicken and Corn: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through (approx. 6-8 mins per side). Let rest, then slice. In the same pan, cook the corn until heated through and slightly charred.
- Assembling the Bowl: Divide rice between two bowls. Top with sliced chicken and corn. Crumble cheese over top. Garnish with chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, and a drizzle of your chosen creamy sauce.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh corn when in season.
- Chicken can be grilled, baked, or pan-seared.
- Store components separately for easy meal prep.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili powder or cayenne to the corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. half of total recipe)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g