Description
Healthy Chicken and Street Corn Bowls for Summer are a vibrant and nutritious meal that perfectly captures the essence of summer dining. Featuring juicy grilled chicken, sweet and smoky corn, and crisp vegetables, these bowls are not only packed with flavor but also offer endless customization options. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or seeking a quick weeknight dinner, these bowls come together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Topped with a zesty Greek yogurt dressing, they deliver a refreshing bite that will leave you satisfied and energized. Make them your go-to recipe for meal prep, casual family dinners, or picnics in the park.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ears fresh corn or 1½ cups frozen corn
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp cumin
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce or spinach
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- fresh cilantro or parsley
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for 20–30 minutes.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest before slicing.
- Grill corn: Brush corn with olive oil and grill until charred (8–10 minutes). Cut kernels off the cob.
- Prepare corn mixture: Toss grilled corn with cumin, cayenne pepper, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
- Make yogurt dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Layer romaine or spinach in serving bowls; top with sliced chicken, corn mixture, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Serve: Drizzle with yogurt dressing and add toppings like crumbled cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg