Street Corn Chicken Protein Bowl

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb raw chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder (for chicken seasoning)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• salt (to taste for chicken)
• black pepper (to taste for chicken)
• 2 cup jasmine rice (cooked)
• 2 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (for street corn mix)
• 2 tbsp light mayo (for street corn mix)
• 1 lime juice (juice of 1 lime for street corn mix)
• 0.25 cup cotija cheese (or reduced-fat feta)
• 0.5 tsp chili powder (for street corn mix)
• salt (to taste for street corn mix)
• 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt (for cilantro drizzle)
• 1 tbsp light mayo (for cilantro drizzle)
• 0.5 lime juice (juice of 1/2 lime for cilantro drizzle)
• 1 clove garlic (small clove for cilantro drizzle)
• 1 handful fresh cilantro (for cilantro drizzle)
• water (splash to thin drizzle)
• salt (to taste for cilantro drizzle)
• 1 avocado (optional topping, sliced)

Steps

1. 1

   Place raw chicken breast pieces into a bowl and season with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Place the seasoned chicken into an air fryer basket sprayed with light cooking spray. Air fry until golden brown and cooked through (typically 12-15 minutes at 400°F/200°C).

3. 3

   While the chicken is cooking, prepare the jasmine rice according to package instructions to yield 2 cups cooked.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine the corn, 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons light mayo, juice of 1 lime, cotija or feta cheese, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and salt. Mix well to create the street corn salad.

5. 5

   Prepare the creamy cilantro drizzle by combining 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon light mayo, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 small garlic clove, a handful of fresh cilantro, and salt in a blender or food processor. Add a splash of water to reach your desired drizzling consistency and blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Assemble the bowls by dividing the 2 cups of cooked jasmine rice equally among four containers.

7. 7

   Top each bowl with an equal portion of the cooked chicken and the street corn mix.

8. 8

   Drizzle the creamy cilantro sauce over each bowl and garnish with optional toppings like fresh chopped cilantro, extra lime wedges, and avocado slices.

Notes

Macros per bowl: 540 Calories, 56g Protein, 55g Carbs, 12g Fat. This recipe is designed for weight loss and muscle gain meal prep.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• meal-prep
• air-fryer
• healthy
• weight-loss
• chicken-bowl