{"id":"7ce3a6e5-32a7-4bf9-b634-e4de9d1329ed","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7ce3a6e5-32a7-4bf9-b634-e4de9d1329ed","source_url":"https://nourishedbynic.com/mexican-street-corn-chicken-salad/","title":"Mexican Chicken Salad","description":"Inspired by Esquites, my Mexican Chicken Salad is a flavorful, high protein recipe made with street corn, jalapeno, lime and cotija cheese.","servings":5,"servings_text":"5","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT30M","total_time":"PT60M","image_url":"https://nourishedbynic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mexican-chicken-salad.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast","item":"boneless skinless chicken breast","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"Salt and black pepper (to taste)","item":"Salt and black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cups corn kernels","item":"corn kernels","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup red bell pepper (diced)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1/3 cup red onions (diced (optional))","item":"red onions (diced (optional))","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup jalapeno (diced)","item":"jalapeno","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt","item":"plain nonfat Greek yogurt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 lime (juice and zest)","item":"lime","quantity":1,"preparation":"juice and zest"},{"text":"1 tsp paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ cup red onion (diced)","item":"red onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"½ cup cilantro (chopped)","item":"cilantro","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 cup cotija cheese (or feta)","item":"cotija cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or feta"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 450°F."},{"number":2,"text":"Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and place in a shallow baking dish. Cook for about 15-18 minutes, until chicken is completely cooked (until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F)."},{"number":3,"text":"While the chicken is cooking, in a medium pan over medium heat add olive oil. Once hot add corn, red bell peppers, red onions (if using) and jalapeno. Let roast for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally."},{"number":4,"text":"Shred the chicken using a stand mixer, two forks or a hand mixer. (details below)."},{"number":5,"text":"To a large mixing bowl, add shredded chicken, yogurt, mayonnaise, roasted corn mixture, lime zest and juice, paprika, chili powder, cumin, red onion, cilantro and cotija. Mix well."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:25:26.628073+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:25:26.628073+00:00"}