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Easy 30-Minute Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl – High-Protein Weeknight Dinner

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Quick bowl with smoky grilled chicken, creamy cilantro-lime sauce, sweet charred corn, and fluffy rice delivering 35-40 grams of protein per serving. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 portions 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), cut into bite-size cubes
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (for sauce)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • 0.5 lime juice and zest (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and toss with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of oil.
  2. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and 165°F internally. Set aside.
  3. Wipe skillet, add corn, and cook 5-7 minutes until charred.
  4. Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a small bowl for sauce.
  5. Spoon rice into bowls. Top with charred corn, chicken, red onion, and drizzle cilantro-lime sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice.

Notes

  • Store components separately in airtight containers up to 4 days; keep sauce separate.
  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice for low-carb version.
  • Make extra cilantro-lime sauce for salads, tacos, or veggies.
  • Freezer-friendly for up to 2 months (chicken and rice only).
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg