Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender grilled chicken thighs marinated in smoky spices, complemented by a creamy Mexican street corn salad and served over fluffy white rice. Not only is it packed with protein, making it a nutritious choice, but it’s also ready in under 40 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights. Whether you’re serving it for dinner or at a gathering, this satisfying one-bowl meal is sure to impress family and friends alike.
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
- ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- Olive oil and spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin)
- Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Marinate chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Grill marinated chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Char corn kernels separately until slightly blackened.
- In a bowl, mix charred corn with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve over rice topped with the street corn salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg