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High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls – Healthy & Flavorful

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These High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls are a vibrant and satisfying meal that perfectly combines smoky, charred corn with tender chicken. Packed with flavor and nutrition, they are ideal for a busy weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for chicken)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking corn)
  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob or 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (for dressing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (for dressing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (for dressing)
  • Pinch of black pepper (for dressing)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Cooked grains (quinoa or brown rice)
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • Optional toppings: diced red onion, hot sauce, extra cotija cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Grains: Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Season and Cook the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken in a single layer, and cook for 4-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Street Corn: If using fresh corn, brush with olive oil and grill or pan-sear for 8-10 minutes until charred. Cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, heat olive oil in the skillet, add thawed corn, and cook for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned. In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Add corn kernels, cotija cheese, and cilantro, and stir gently to combine.
  4. Assemble Your High Protein Street Corn Chicken Bowls: Divide cooked grains among serving bowls. Arrange cooked chicken over grains. Spoon street corn mixture alongside chicken. Top with black beans and avocado. Garnish with cilantro, lime juice, and any desired toppings. Serve immediately.

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Keywords: These bowls are great for meal prepping. Store components separately and assemble when ready to eat. Customize spice levels and add more veggies as desired.

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