Healthy Street Corn-Inspired Chicken Salad Pressure Cooker Recipe
This chicken salad recipe has all of the components of street corn: roasted corn kernels, hints of chili and lime, fresh cilantro, and of course, crumbly Cotija cheese. Combined with delicious roasted red peppers, jalapeno, red onion, and tender chunks of cooked chicken breast in a creamy dressing with lime juice, this chicken salad is bursting with flavor. Healthy street corn-inspired chicken salad is bursting with flavor, you'll never guess that this recipe is lightened-up. Serve on top of greens, alongside crackers and carrots for dipping, or in your favorite wrap or roll for the best lunch ever.
Equipment
- 1 Grill pan or grill
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper chop fine for sweetness and color pop
- 1 small red onion adds crunch and sharpness
- 1 jalapeno for that little spicy kick, remove seeds if you’re shy
- 16 oz frozen corn charred on grill for street flavor
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or chopped
- ½ cup light mayo mixed with Greek yogurt for creamy tang
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt mixed with mayo for creamy tang
- 1 lime zest and juice from 1 lime keep everything fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 bunch scallions chopped fresh
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1.5 oz Cotija cheese crumbled on top for salty yum finishing touch
- olive oil spray for grilling veggies
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Spray corn and jalapeno with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and grill corn for about 10 minutes until nice blackened spots appear.
- Grill jalapeno until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Chop smaller for less heat.
- Cut kernels off cob after corn has cooled. This will be salad base.
- Finely chop grilled jalapeno, red bell pepper, and red onion, mix in large bowl with corn and chicken breast. Add mayo, Greek yogurt, lime zest and juice, and salt to bowl.
- Sprinkle cumin, paprika, chili powder over ingredients then toss everything to mix like a salad.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Perfect for lunch with greens, crackers, or in wraps. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.