Healthy Chicken and Street Corn Bowls for Summer
Fresh, colorful, and packed with protein, these summer bowls feature grilled chicken, smoky corn, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing for the ultimate healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 bowls
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Salad Bowls
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Corn Mixture:
2 ears fresh corn or 1½ cups frozen corn
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
For the Dressing:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Juice of ½ lime
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp honey (optional)
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
For the Bowls:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 cups romaine lettuce or spinach
Crumbled cotija or feta cheese
Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate for 20–30 minutes.
Grill Chicken: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest, then slice.
Grill Corn: Brush corn with olive oil and grill until lightly charred (8–10 minutes). Cut kernels off the cob.
Season Corn: Toss corn with cumin, cayenne, cilantro, and a splash of lime juice.
Make Dressing: Whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
Assemble Bowls: Divide greens into 2 bowls. Top with sliced chicken, corn, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.
Finish: Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with cheese and herbs, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, add avocado or black beans.
Can be made dairy-free by omitting cheese and using a dairy-free yogurt.
Great for meal prep — store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat.
