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High-Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls

A delicious and healthy meal packed with protein from chicken and black beans, featuring vibrant flavors from spices and fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Mexican
Calories: 570

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Street Corn Salsa
  • 2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz can

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Use this spice blend to rub on both sides of the chicken.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, over high heat, add the corn kernels in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until charred, then stir and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove and let cool in a bowl.
  2. To the charred corn, mix in cotija cheese, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Warm the cooked brown rice and black beans in the microwave or saucepan, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. To serve, divide the brown rice and black beans into 4 bowls. Top each with sliced chicken and a scoop of charred street corn salsa. Drizzle with the creamy cilantro-lime sauce.

Notes

Serve warm with lime wedges for extra zest. Add toppings like avocado or diced tomatoes for more flavor. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mix for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Use fresh corn when in season for best sweetness. You can substitute cotija cheese with feta cheese.