Description
Indulge in a burst of flavors with this vibrant Street Corn Chicken Salad. Juicy grilled chicken and sweet corn come together with creamy dressing, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice to create a dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. This salad not only looks stunning but also delivers an unforgettable taste experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ears of fresh corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining lime juice, chili powder, and cumin in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken grills, roast corn in a skillet until slightly charred.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise with lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once cooled, chop the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine it with roasted corn, cilantro, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg