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Mexican Chicken Corn Salad

🍽️4 Servings
📅Jun 18, 2026

Ingredients

800g chicken breast
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp avocado oil
2 tsp chili powder
1.5 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
1 large red onion
1 large red bell pepper
1 handful cilantro
3 jalapeños
2 cups canned corn
50g cotija cheese
1 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
0.5 lime
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp Tajín
0.5 cup water

Instructions

1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, then add it to a bowl with lime juice, avocado oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.
2
Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked to 165°F.
3
Drain the canned corn really well and pat it dry with paper towel. In the same pan or a clean hot pan, add the corn in a single layer and let it sit untouched for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until charred in spots.
4
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce, Tajín, water, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
5
In a large bowl, add the charred corn, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeños, and cotija cheese.
6
Pour in the sauce and mix everything until coated.
7
Divide the chicken and street corn salad mixture into 4 servings. Store chilled and eat within 3 to 4 days.