Creamy High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad
A delightful blend of flavors with grilled chicken, fresh corn, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect as a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 breasts boneless, skinless chicken
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 limes juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Salad
- 2 ears fresh corn (or 1½ cups frozen)
- 1 tsp cumin
- pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 red onion (finely diced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (or spinach)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preparation
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for a few minutes to soak up all those flavors.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat until cooked through and juicy, about 6-7 minutes per side, and then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill or microwave the corn until tender, approximately 3-5 minutes. If using fresh, slice the kernels off the cobs for that delightful crunch.
- In a bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of cayenne pepper until creamy and smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, chopped cilantro, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, bell pepper, and your greens. Pour the dressing over and give it a good toss.
Chilling
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow those vibrant flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
Serve this salad as a light lunch or dinner, pairing it with your favorite bread or tortilla chips. To keep leftovers fresh, store in an airtight container. Best if dressing is kept separate until serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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