High Protein Chicken Street Corn (Printable Version)
A vibrant, protein-packed twist on Mexican street corn with juicy grilled chicken and creamy dressing.
# What You 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 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Salad
08 - 3 cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
12 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup cotija cheese or feta, crumbled
→ Dressing
14 - 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
15 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon Tajin or chili powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/2 teaspoon honey
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear.
03 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
04 - While the chicken cooks, char the corn in a hot skillet or on the grill until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Allow to 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.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a fiesta in a bowl but keeps things light and macros-friendly.
- The creamy dressing coats every bite perfectly without feeling heavy.
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest before dicing is crucial to keep the juices inside the meat.
- The salad tastes significantly better if the corn has a chance to cool down before mixing.
03 -
- Use a microplane to grate the garlic and onion if you want the flavors to meld instantly without chunks.
- Double the dressing recipe if you really love a wet salad mix.