Healthy Chicken Street Corn Bowls (Printable Version)

Grilled chicken meets smoky street corn in these protein-packed bowls with crisp vegetables and tangy yogurt dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Juice of 1 lime
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 clove garlic minced
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For the Grilled Corn

08 - 2 ears fresh corn or 1½ cups frozen corn
09 - 1 tsp olive oil
10 - ½ tsp ground cumin
11 - Pinch of cayenne pepper
12 - 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
13 - Juice of ½ lime

→ For the Bowls

14 - 2 cups romaine lettuce or spinach chopped
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
16 - ½ red onion finely diced
17 - 1 bell pepper chopped

→ For the Greek Yogurt Dressing

18 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
19 - Juice of ½ lime
20 - 1 tbsp olive oil
21 - 1 tsp honey optional
22 - Salt pepper and garlic powder to taste

→ For Serving

23 - Crumbled cotija or feta cheese
24 - Fresh cilantro or parsley
25 - Lime wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
03 - Brush corn with olive oil. Grill, turning occasionally, until kernels are lightly charred, about 8-10 minutes. Cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, sauté in a skillet until lightly browned.
04 - In a bowl, toss grilled corn with cumin, cayenne, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
05 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, honey if using, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
06 - Divide lettuce or spinach between two bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, corn mixture, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
07 - Drizzle with Greek yogurt dressing. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and fresh herbs. Serve with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The Greek yogurt dressing keeps things light without sacrificing that creamy satisfaction
  • You can prep all the components ahead and assemble bowls in minutes all week
02 -
  • The chicken really does need those 5 minutes of resting time, otherwise all the juices run out onto the cutting board
  • Grill the corn over higher heat than the chicken to get those nice charred spots without drying it out completely
  • Make the dressing just before serving, as the lime loses its bright punch if it sits too long
03 -
  • Let your grill get really hot before adding the chicken, those proper grill marks add so much flavor
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the corn off the cob, standing the ear upright in a wide bowl catches all the kernels
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