Creamy High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

A delightful fusion of grilled chicken, sweet corn, and fresh vegetables in a creamy dressing, packed with protein and perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Calories: 380

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil (for seasoning)
1 juiced lime for marinade
1 tsp chili powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 clove garlic, minced
to taste Salt and pepper

For the Salad

2 ears fresh corn or 1½ cups frozen corn; fresh recommended
0.5 tsp cumin
a pinch cayenne pepper
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
2 cups romaine lettuce or spinach

For the Dressing

0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
0.5 juiced lime
1 tbsp olive oil (for dressing)

Method

Preparation

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, then squeeze the juice of one lime over them. Sprinkle with chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub the spices into the chicken for maximum flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from the grill and let them rest.
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces.
Grill or microwave the corn until tender (about 5-7 minutes). If using fresh corn, carefully slice the kernels off the cob after it cools slightly.

Mixing

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, and olive oil. Whisk until creamy and smooth.
In a large salad bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, corn, chopped cilantro, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and your choice of romaine or spinach until well mixed.
Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

This salad makes a refreshing meal on its own or can be served with grilled vegetables or tortilla chips. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking. Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.