Elote Chicken Salad is My Favorite High-Protein Meal Prep Lunch
If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for lunches that are easy to throw together, actually filling, and don’t taste like sad leftovers. This Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad is all of those things.
It’s packed with rotisserie chicken, charred corn, creamy dressing, a little heat, and the tangy, salty magic of cotija cheese. Plus, you can scoop it into lettuce cups, stuff it into an avocado, or pile it on thick sourdough toast—flexibility is the name of the game.
The creamy dressing brings all the Elote flavor you love, and the protein from the chicken and Greek yogurt keeps you full. It’s also one of my favorite ways to use up a rotisserie chicken.
Tips and Serving Ideas
- Make it spicier: Add more jalapeño or a splash of hot sauce.
- Prep ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It gets even better the next day.
- Need it dairy-free? Sub the Greek yogurt and sour cream with a plant-based alternative and skip the cheese (or use dairy-free).
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen corn
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 lb rotisserie chicken shredded or cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, plus more for serving
- 1/2 small red onion diced
- 1/2 jalapeno seeded and minced, more if desired
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3-4 limes
- 2 teaspoons tajin
- For serving: lettuce cups avocado, or bread
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and sprinkle with salt. Then, cook until warmed and slightly charred, around 5-6 minutes, then transfer it to a large bowl.2 cups frozen corn, Kosher salt to taste
- Add the rotisserie chicken, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, and cheese to the bowl.1 lb rotisserie chicken, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 small red onion, 1/2 jalapeno, 1/4 cup cotija cheese
- Combine the Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, and Tajin in a small bowl. Pour it over the chicken salad and toss to combine. Serve inside an avocado, on bread, or in lettuce cups. Sprinkle with more cheese, cilantro, and a drizzle of sriracha if desired.3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons tajin, For serving: lettuce cups
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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