Description
This Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl with Street Corn is a vibrant, protein-packed meal featuring juicy grilled chicken, fluffy white rice, roasted sweet corn, and a zesty cilantro-lime yogurt sauce. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a satisfying lunch that keeps you energized.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 ½ cups sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons water (for sauce)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lime juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat until fully cooked, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
4. Cook white rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
5. In a hot pan, sauté sweet corn until lightly charred. Toss with a spoonful of yogurt sauce and chopped cilantro.
6. In a blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.
7. Dice red and green bell peppers.
8. Assemble bowls: start with rice, add chicken, corn, and peppers. Drizzle generously with the sauce.
9. Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
For a smoky twist, char the corn on an open flame or broiler before tossing it into the bowl.
Double the yogurt sauce—it stores well and makes a great dip for veggies or tacos.
Add avocado or black beans for a fiber and healthy fat boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Healthy Main Dish
- Method: Grilled/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg