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High-Protein Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Melissa Andrew

High-Protein Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

High-Protein Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Bowls
Course: Lunch / Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • | Cooked white rice | 2 cups |
  • | Chicken breast diced | 1½ cups (about 300 g) |
  • | Corn kernels fresh or frozen | 1 cup |
  • | Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
  • | Chili powder | 1 teaspoon |
  • | Smoked paprika | ½ teaspoon |
  • | Garlic powder | ½ teaspoon |
  • | Salt | ½ teaspoon |
  • | Black pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
  • | Sour cream or Greek yogurt | ½ cup |
  • | Lime juice | 1 tablespoon |
  • | Fresh cilantro chopped | 2 tablespoons |
  • | Avocado diced | 1 |
  • | Lime wedges | for serving |

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken becomes golden and fully cooked.
  2. In the same skillet, cook the corn kernels for several minutes until slightly charred and fragrant, enhancing their natural sweetness.
  3. In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice and chopped cilantro to create a creamy cilantro sauce.
  4. Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls. Top with seasoned chicken, charred corn, diced avocado, and drizzle generously with the cilantro sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 540 mg