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A bowl of High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad with charred corn, diced chicken, and cotija cheese

High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups roasted corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lime , juiced
  • 1/2 tsp sal t
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion , finely diced
  • 1 jalape ño, seeded and minced

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp of smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Remove chicken from heat, allow to rest for 5 minutes, and dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and remaining paprika to create the dressing.
  5. Fold in the roasted corn, diced chicken, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  6. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese before serving.