Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl with Street Corn
A nourishing and vibrant dish featuring seasoned chicken and sweet street corn, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup street corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers beautifully.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in the hot skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Sauté the street corn in the same skillet until warmed through.
- Assemble the bowl by placing a generous portion of rice, followed by sliced chicken and sautéed street corn.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for an hour or overnight. Serve on its own or with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg