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Close up of charred fire-roasted corn and cubed grilled chicken with dark sear marks in a High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad.
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High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad: The Ultimate Healthy Elote Bowl

A vibrant High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad featuring charred fire-roasted corn, juicy grilled chicken, and a creamy lime crema. Perfectly balanced, nutrient-dense, and ready in just 30 minutes for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless (680g)
  • 2 cups Yellow Corn Fresh or frozen (300g)
  • 4 cups Romaine Lettuce Chopped (180g)
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced (60g)
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Crumbled (60g)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder For dusting
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Or sour cream (120g)
  • 1 whole Lime Juiced

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Used for searing chicken and charring corn.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For dicing vegetables and slicing chicken.

Method
 

Cook the Protein
  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oil. Grill or sear in a hot skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until dark sear marks form and internal temp is 165°F (74°C).
  2. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then cube into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
Prepare the Corn and Dressing
  1. In the same skillet, toast corn kernels over high heat until fire-roasted and golden-brown with charred spots (about 5 minutes).
  2. Whisk Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.
Assembly
  1. Place romaine in a bowl. Arrange chicken, charred corn, diced peppers, and onions in distinct sections on top.
  2. Zigzag the lime crema across the top. Finish with cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and a dusting of chili powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 42gFat: 12gFiber: 4g

Notes

Use a squeeze bottle for the crema to get that perfect zigzag look.
Soak onions in ice water to remove their harsh bite.
Keyword Elote Bowl,Grilled Chicken Salad,High Protein Chicken Street Corn Salad

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