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High Protein Summer Bowl

A fresh, high-protein summer bowl featuring savory grilled chicken, charred sweet corn, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Bowl Base
  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels fresh or thawed frozen
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.33 cup feta or blue cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
Creamy Dressing
  • 0.33 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Toss chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Rest 5 minutes, then chop into cubes.
  4. In the same skillet, add corn in an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to char, then toss and cook 2 more minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine charred corn, red onion, basil, parsley, and chopped chicken.
  6. Pour dressing over the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Top with crumbled cheese and serve immediately, or divide into meal prep containers.

Notes

Do not freeze this recipe, as the dairy-based dressing will separate.