High Protein Chicken Street Corn (Printable Version)

Fresh grilled chicken meets charred corn, black beans, and creamy yogurt dressing for a satisfying, protein-packed bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 14 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
05 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Corn & Vegetables

07 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, grilled, or thawed from frozen)
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - ½ cup red onion, finely diced
10 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
11 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
12 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Creamy Dressing

13 - about ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (7 ounces)
14 - 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
16 - 1 teaspoon honey
17 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
18 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
19 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Garnish

20 - ¼ 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 5–7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
04 - If using fresh corn, grill the cobs for 8–10 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.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • You get that street corn craveability but with enough protein to actually call it dinner
  • The dressing is bright and creamy without being heavy, so you feel energized instead of sluggish
02 -
  • The salad gets even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours, so do not be afraid to make it ahead
  • Grilling both the chicken and corn adds layers of smoky flavor that make this taste restaurant-quality
03 -
  • Let the grilled chicken rest before dicing so all those delicious juices stay inside the meat
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad since lime acidity varies between fruits

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