Description
If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying, and vibrant meal idea, this Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl with Street Corn is your next go-to. Grilled chicken breast is paired with fluffy white rice and topped with sweet-spiced corn, bell peppers, and a creamy drizzle for the perfect balanced meal. This dish is wholesome, high-protein, naturally gluten-free, and great for easy dinner ideas, lunch prep, or healthy snack bowls. It’s a recipe that hits all the comfort food notes while staying light and nutritious—making it ideal for those seeking quick meals with bold flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast or thighs
2 cups cooked white rice
1 ½ cups corn kernels
1 cup diced bell peppers
1 small jalapeño, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Season chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and olive oil.
2. Grill or sear chicken over medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice.
3. In a hot skillet, char the corn until golden and slightly blistered.
4. Add diced bell peppers and jalapeño (if using), and sauté for another 2–3 minutes.
5. Mix the corn and peppers with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
6. Place warm rice into bowls as your base.
7. Top with sliced chicken and the street corn mixture.
8. Whisk together Greek yogurt and lime juice, then drizzle over the bowls.
9. Garnish with more cilantro or chili flakes and serve.
Notes
Swap the white rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice to lower the carb content.
Use rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster on busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling / Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 78mg