Description
A vibrant summer dish featuring grilled chicken, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables, topped with a tangy yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ears fresh corn or 1½ cups frozen corn
- ½ tsp cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups romaine lettuce or spinach
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- Crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this marinade and allow them to marinate for about 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Once done, let the chicken rest for a few minutes and then slice it.
- Brush the fresh corn with a bit of olive oil. Grill the corn until the kernels are charred, about 8-10 minutes. Once grilled, cut the kernels off the cob.
- Toss the grilled corn with cumin, cayenne pepper, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare the yogurt dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, honey (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the romaine lettuce (or spinach) among serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, the grilled corn mixture, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped bell pepper.
- Drizzle with the yogurt dressing, sprinkle with crumbled cheese, and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least an hour or overnight when possible. Feel free to customize the bowls with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican