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High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls

These High-Protein Street Corn Bowls are warm, filling, and fresh all at once. Juicy seasoned chicken is served over rice and finished with a creamy Greek yogurt street corn salsa that’s bright, tangy, and incredibly craveable. With 55 grams of protein, this is a healthy-ish dinner that actually keeps you full.
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High Protein Street Corn Bowls
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 –1½ lbs chicken breast cubed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp cumin

Street Corn Salsa

  • 1 10 oz bag corn, cooked
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese
  • Lime juice and zest to taste
  • 2 –3 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • 1 tsp chili lime seasoning

Instructions

  • Season the chicken: Add the cubed chicken to a bowl and toss with avocado oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, and cumin until evenly coated.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly golden on the outside. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Make the street corn salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked corn, Greek yogurt, cotija cheese, lime juice and zest, cilantro, avocado, and chili lime seasoning (if using). Stir gently until combined.
  • Assemble the bowls: Spoon rice into bowls, top with the seasoned chicken, and finish with a generous scoop of the street corn salsa.
  • Serve: Serve warm with extra lime or cilantro if desired.
Servings: 4