Healthy Chicken Rice Bowl with Street Corn
A delightful blend of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and flavorful street corn, evoking memories of summer evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fluffy rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup street corn (canned or grilled corn with seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, fluffing it to create beautiful, light grains once it’s done.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat while you prepare the chicken.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Sauté the street corn in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Assemble the bowl by placing fluffy rice in a bowl, topped with sliced chicken and street corn.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions and enjoy your healthy meal.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Consider preparing rice a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg