Healthy Chicken and Street Corn Bowls for Summer
A fresh and flavorful summer bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken, smoky street-style corn, crisp vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing—perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 ears fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce or spinach
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for corn)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper for 20–30 minutes.
2. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, then let rest before slicing.
3. Brush corn with olive oil and grill for 8–10 minutes until lightly charred, then cut kernels into a bowl.
4. Toss the grilled corn with cumin, cayenne pepper, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, and seasonings to create the dressing.
6. Assemble bowls with lettuce as the base, then add sliced chicken, corn mixture, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
7. Drizzle with yogurt dressing and garnish as desired before serving.
Notes
Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Use canned or frozen corn if fresh corn is unavailable.
Add avocado or black beans for extra texture and nutrition.
Store components separately for meal prep and assemble just before serving.