High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad (Print Version)
Fresh grilled chicken meets street corn in this protein-packed salad with creamy yogurt dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 14 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Corn and Vegetables
07 - 2 cups corn kernels fresh grilled or thawed from frozen
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
09 - 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
10 - 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
11 - 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
→ Creamy Dressing
13 - 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (approximately 7 ounces)
14 - 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
20 - 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
21 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
04 - If using fresh corn, grill the cobs for 8 to 10 minutes turning occasionally until lightly charred. Cut kernels from the cob. If using frozen corn, sauté in a dry skillet over high heat until lightly charred.
05 - In a large bowl, combine corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, black beans, and cilantro.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
07 - Add diced chicken and creamy dressing to the salad. Toss gently to combine.
08 - Top with crumbled cheese and serve with lime wedges.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The creamy Greek yogurt dressing gives you all that rich street corn vibe with way less guilt than traditional versions
- You get 33 grams of protein per serving while still feeling like you are eating something indulgent and fun
02 -
- The salad gets watery if you dress it too far ahead so add that creamy dressing right before serving
- Charred corn is non negotiable here because it provides the smoky depth that makes this taste special
03 -
- Cut your corn off the cob inside a large bowl or it will scatter all over your kitchen
- Use a microplane to zest some lime into the dressing for an extra bright punch