RECIPES

High Protein Burrito Bowl

A light, protein-packed chicken power bowl for two: tender spiced chicken over basmati rice with a fresh corn salad, finished with a tangy yogurt-and-cottage-cheese crema drizzle and a garnish of feta and cilantro.

High Protein Burrito Bowl

Prep time

20 min

Cook time

10 min

Total time

30 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • boneless, skinless chicken breast (2 breasts)
  • Greek yogurt
  • chili powder
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • vegetable oil

For the Street Corn Salad

  • frozen corn (preferably fire roasted), thawed
  • red bell pepper, finely diced
  • red onion, finely diced
  • jalapeño, seeds removed, finely diced

For the Crema

  • fat free Greek yogurt
  • cottage cheese
  • lime, juiced
  • clove garlic
  • onion powder
  • chili powder
  • smoked paprika
  • black pepper
  • water

To Garnish

  • feta cheese, crumbled
  • cilantro, finely chopped

To Serve

  • cooked basmati rice (~1/2 cup uncooked)

Instructions

  1. 1Finely dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño. Add to a bowl with the frozen corn and toss to combine. Do not add the feta — it is reserved as a garnish.
  2. 2In a small blender, combine the fat free Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, lime juice, garlic, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, adding 2 tbsp water to loosen. Keep it thick — this is a finishing crema, not a pourable salad dressing.
  3. 3Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Toss with the Greek yogurt, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. 4Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single batch and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  5. 5Divide the basmati rice between two bowls. Top each with the chicken and a scoop of the corn salad. Drizzle with the crema and garnish with crumbled feta and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

per serving
1/2

Calories

607 kcal

Protein

63 g

Carbs

57 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

5 g

Sodium

1124 mg