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A close-up handheld shot of High-Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad with juicy grilled chicken and thick lime crema. (High-Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad)

High-Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad: The Ultimate Zesty Meal Prep

A vibrant, High-Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad featuring charred sweet corn, black beans, and red-spice grilled chicken. Topped with a thick lime crema and cotija cheese, it's the perfect nutrient-dense meal prep option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless, sliced into strips
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika For the red spice rub
  • 3 cups Sweet Corn Kernels Fresh or frozen
  • 1 can Black Beans 15oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1 large Avocado Fan-sliced
  • 2 whole Jalapenos Thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Mexican Crema Or Greek yogurt
  • 2 whole Limes Juiced
  • 0.5 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for charring corn and chicken.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For assembly.

Method
 

Cook the Protein
  1. Rub chicken with oil and red spice mix. Sear in a hot skillet for 6-8 minutes per side until charred marks appear.
  2. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips to retain juices.
Prepare the Corn and Dressing
  1. Toss corn kernels in the skillet over high heat until golden and slightly blackened in spots.
  2. Whisk together the crema and lime juice until thick and opaque.
Assemble
  1. Combine corn and beans in a bowl. Top with chicken, vegetables, avocado, and a heavy drizzle of crema. Finish with cotija and cilantro.

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet for the best char on the corn.
Substitute Feta if Cotija is unavailable.