Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl with Street Corn
A vibrant and nutritious chicken rice bowl topped with sweet street corn, perfect for weeknight dinners or wholesome lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup street corn (grilled and cut off the cob or canned corn)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken along with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes until heated through.
- Build the bowl: In a bowl, layer the cooked rice first. Then, add the seasoned chicken and street corn on top, allowing the flavors to mingle beautifully.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and serve with lime wedges if desired. Enjoy your healthy chicken rice bowl!
Notes
For quick preparation, use rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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