Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls, a delicious and nutritious meal that combines tender grilled chicken thighs with a creamy Mexican street corn salad. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, taking less than 40 minutes to prepare. The smoky spices, fresh lime, and Cotija cheese create an unforgettable taste that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy it as a hearty main course or customize it by adding your favorite veggies for even more nutrition. Whether served for dinner or lunch, these bowls are sure to satisfy every craving!
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
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Handful of chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
- Char corn kernels in the same pan until slightly blackened.
- Prepare the street corn salad by mixing charred corn with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
- Serve over cooked rice topped with sliced chicken and corn salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 155mg