High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken & Roasted Corn Bowl
A vibrant bowl featuring grilled chicken, roasted corn, and creamy avocado for a nutritious and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internally).
- Roast the corn in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it begins to char.
- Combine diced grilled chicken, roasted corn, black beans, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Serve over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa, topped with avocado and fresh cilantro, and with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Customize with additional veggies or spices to suit your taste. Let chicken rest before cutting to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg