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High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

A fresh, colorful bowl of grilled chili-lime chicken, smoky charred corn, crisp vegetables, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with 38g of protein per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for the chicken marinade
  • 1 lime, juiced for the chicken marinade
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 ears fresh corn or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 tsp olive oil for the corn
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cup romaine lettuce or spinach
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat preferred for creamier texture
  • 0.5 lime, juiced for the dressing
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for the dressing
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste, for the dressing
  • crumbled cotija or feta cheese for finishing
  • fresh cilantro or parsley for finishing
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • grill or grill pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lime, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Brush corn ears with 1 tsp olive oil and grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning regularly until the kernels are charred. Once cool enough to handle, cut kernels off the cob.
  4. In a bowl, toss the grilled corn kernels with cumin, cayenne, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Whisk together the Greek yogurt, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 tbsp olive oil, honey (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic powder until completely smooth.
  6. Divide the romaine or spinach between two bowls. Top with sliced chicken, corn mix, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
  7. Drizzle generously with the yogurt dressing, sprinkle with crumbled cotija or feta and fresh herbs, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Store all components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Do not dress the salad until ready to eat. Reheat chicken in a skillet over medium heat for best texture. Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut. Substitute shrimp for chicken and reduce cook time to 2 to 3 minutes per side. For a vegetarian version, use grilled portobello mushrooms with the same marinade. Add quinoa or brown rice for extra volume.