High Protein Chicken Street Corn (Printable)
Enjoy a vibrant mix of grilled chicken, charred corn, and fresh veggies with a tangy, creamy dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Salad
08 - 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - ½ red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
12 - ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - ½ cup cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
→ Dressing
14 - ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or light sour cream
15 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon Tajin or chili powder
18 - ½ teaspoon salt
19 - ½ teaspoon honey
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
04 - While chicken cooks, char the corn in a hot skillet or on the grill until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Let cool.
05 - In a large salad bowl, combine charred corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, Tajin or chili powder, salt, and honey until smooth.
07 - Add diced chicken to the salad bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and cheese if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that irresistible street corn flavor but with enough protein to actually keep you full for hours.
- It requires minimal cooking time and uses simple ingredients you likely have in your pantry right now.
02 -
- Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels before applying the spice rub for the best sear.
- Let the corn cool completely before tossing it with the yogurt dressing to keep the texture crisp.
03 -
- Use fresh lime juice rather than bottled to brighten the entire dish.
- Let the chicken rest before dicing to keep it incredibly moist.