Best 7 Grilled Chicken And Charred Corn Salad Recipes

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Grilled chicken and charred corn salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The grilled chicken is juicy and flavorful, while the charred corn adds a smoky sweetness. The salad is also packed with fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion, which add a crunch and a pop of color. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN AND CHARRED CORN SALAD



Grilled Chicken and Charred Corn Salad image

This is the perfect salad for any time of the year. Inspired by a recipe in Canadian Living magazine.

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 ears corn, husked
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
¼ cup olive oil, divided
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
2 large tomatoes, chopped
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Sprinkle chicken breast with salt and pepper. Brush corn and asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Place chicken and corn on the grill; close the lid. Grill, turning chicken once and corn as needed, until chicken is no longer pink and corn is charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a cutting board. Add asparagus and grill, turning often, for 6 minutes.
  • Slice chicken diagonally. Cut corn from cobs; cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces.
  • Whisk vinegar, garlic, mustard, paprika, and remaining olive oil together. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Toss chicken, corn, asparagus, tomatoes, lettuce, and green onion together in a large bowl with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 136.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CHARRED CORN AND SUMMER SQUASH



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After a quick turn on the grill, these flame-kissed boneless thighs get tossed with a minty lemon dressing. Corn and zucchini are next up on the grates-and when you platter everything up with the meat on top, the sauce dresses everything.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh juice
3/4 teaspoon grated garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallot
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup fresh herbs, such as mint and dill, chopped, plus 1/2 cup whole leaves and sprigs for serving
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 to 6)
Vegetable oil, for grill
3 ears corn, husks and silks removed
3 large zucchini or summer squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch-thick rounds
1 ounce Pecorino Romano, shaved (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. In a shallow baking dish, whisk together lemon zest and juice, garlic, shallot, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped herbs.
  • Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; drizzle lightly with olive oil. Brush grates with vegetable oil. Grill chicken, turning once, until charred in places and a thermometer inserted into thickest parts registers 160°F, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to dish and turn to coat with lemon mixture; tent with foil. Cover grill; return to medium-high heat.
  • Drizzle vegetables lightly with olive oil; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until vegetables are charred in places and squash is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Let corn cool slightly, then strip kernels from cobs and transfer to a serving platter with squash, cheese, and herb leaves. Top with chicken; spoon more lemon mixture over top, if desired.

CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Basil     Corn     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Party     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ears of corn, husked
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, large leaves torn
1/3 cup (or more) fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Rub corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl. DO AHEAD: Corn can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Place onion in a strainer and rinse with cold water to mellow its flavor. Drain well. Mix onion, remaining 5 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, basil, 1/3 cup lime juice, and thyme into corn. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salad can be assembled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

GRIDDLED CHICKEN & CORN ON THE COB SALAD



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Grill whole sweetcorn and serve with paprika-spiced chicken and crisp Little Gem for a healthy, speedy salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small skinless chicken breasts
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1tbsp paprika
juice 1 lemon
2tbsp olive oil
2 corn cobs
4 Little Gem lettuces, quartered lengthways
½ cucumber, diced

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthways so you are left with 8 chicken strips. Mix the garlic, paprika, lemon juice and 1 tbsp oil with some seasoning and toss with the chicken. Leave to marinate for at least 15 mins.
  • Heat a griddle pan and brush with half the remaining oil and cook the chicken for 3-4 mins each side until cooked through. Brush over the remaining oil and griddle the corn cobs, turning to cook evenly, for about 5 mins or until lightly charred. Remove and cut off the kernels.
  • Mix the lettuce and cucumber, top with the corn and chicken, and drizzle over your choice of dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

GRILLED CORN SALAD



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A yummy and easy side for hot summer days! Goes great with your grilled dishes or just to munch on. This recipe will last several days when covered in an airtight container and refrigerated.

Provided by AMBERT77

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ears freshly shucked corn
1 green pepper, diced
2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
¼ cup diced red onion
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or more to taste
2 teaspoons olive oil, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat; lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook the corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the corn is tender and specks of black appear, about 10 minutes; set aside until just cool enough to handle. Slice the kernels off of the cob and place into a bowl.
  • Combine the warm corn kernels with the green pepper, diced tomato, onion, cilantro, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss until evenly mixed. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH CORN, PEPPERS, AND TORTILLA CHIPS



Grilled Chicken Salad with Corn, Peppers, and Tortilla Chips image

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fry     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Lunch     Lime     Corn     Arugula     Bell Pepper     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the chicken
2 boneless chicken breasts with the skin (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon dried orégano, crumbled
vegetable oil for brushing the chicken
For the tortilla crisps
4 corn tortillas, cut into long thin triangles
vegetable oil for frying the tortillas
2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4 ears)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
3 scallions, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh orégano or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 bunch of arugula, washed well and spun dry

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken:
  • In a bowl let the chicken marinate in the lime juice with the orégano and salt and pepper to taste, covered and chilled, for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. Drain the chicken, pat it dry, and brush it with the oil. Grill the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper, on a well-oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until it is just cooked through. (Alternately, the chicken can be grilled on top of the stove in a ridged grill pan over moderately high heat for about the same length of time.) Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  • Make the tortilla crisps while the chicken is grilling:
  • In a heavy skillet heat 1/2 inch oil to 375°F. on a deep-fat thermometer and in it fry the tortilla triangles in batches for 45 seconds to 1 minute, or until they are golden, transferring them with a slotted spatula as they are fried to paper towels to drain and sprinkling them with salt. The tortilla crisps may be made 1 day in advance and kept in an airtight container.
  • In a large bowl combine the corn, the bell pepper, and the scallions, add the lime juice, the orégano, the cumin, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste, and toss the mixture until it is combined well. Cut the chicken lengthwise into thin slices and add it to the corn mixture with any juices that have accumulated on the cutting board. Divide the arugula and the tortilla crisps among 4 plates and mound the chicken salad in the center of each plate.

CHARRED CORN, CHICKEN & TORTILLA SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE YOGURT DRESSING



Charred corn, chicken & tortilla salad with chipotle yogurt dressing image

Try this vibrant salad with or without the chicken. If you're serving it as a side to kebabs or sausages, swap it out for some crumbled feta, if you have it

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp smoked paprika , plus ½ tsp
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp chipotle paste , plus 1 tsp
½ tsp cinnamon
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 limes , 1 zested and juiced, 1 cut into wedges to serve
3 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for brushing and frying
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
150g natural yogurt
2 tsp honey
2 corns on the cob , husks removed if needed
2 Little Gem lettuces , halved through the core, leaves pulled apart and torn
400g can black beans , drained, rinsed and drained again
200g cherry tomatoes , halved
2 avocados , stoned, peeled, halved and cut into chunks
2 corn tortilla wraps
small bunch of coriander , leaves picked and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Mix 1 tbsp paprika, the oregano, 1 tbsp chipotle, cinnamon, garlic, lime zest and 2 tbsp oil together in a bowl with some seasoning. Pour over the chicken thighs, turning to coat, then cover and chill for at least a few hours, or up to 24 hrs.
  • Light the barbecue and let the flames die down, or heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Mix the yogurt, lime juice, the remaining oil, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp chipotle and the honey with a pinch of salt. Set aside. Brush the corn cobs with a little oil, then cook it and the marinated chicken on the barbecue or in the griddle pan for about 10 mins, turning often until the chicken is cooked through (it should be charred and firm to the touch - check it's done by cutting into one of the thickest pieces) and the corn is bright yellow and juicy.
  • Transfer the chicken and corn to a board or plate and cover to keep warm. Arrange the lettuce, beans, tomatoes and avocado on a large platter or in a serving bowl, but wait to toss together until just before serving - this helps keep the lettuce leaves from wilting.
  • Cut the wraps into strips or small pieces. Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan and fry the strips until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Slice the cooked chicken into 1cm strips and cut the charred corn from the cob. Add to the salad, then drizzle over the dressing and any juice from the chicken and toss. Scatter over the coriander and crispy tortilla strips, and serve with the lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making the Best Grilled Chicken and Charred Corn Salad

  • Choose the right chicken:For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
  • Marinate the chicken:Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and olive oil will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat:This will help to create a slightly charred exterior and juicy interior.
  • Char the corn:To char the corn, simply remove the husks and grill the corn over medium-high heat until it is slightly charred and tender.
  • Make the dressing:While the chicken and corn are grilling, make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the salad:Once the chicken and corn are cooked, combine them in a large bowl with the dressing, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro. Toss to coat.

Conclusion

This grilled chicken and charred corn salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for a cookout or potluck. The grilled chicken is tender and juicy, the corn is sweet and smoky, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. This salad is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

Tips for Making the Best Grilled Chicken and Charred Corn Salad

  • Choose the right chicken:For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
  • Marinate the chicken:Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and olive oil will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
  • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat:This will help to create a slightly charred exterior and juicy interior.
  • Char the corn:To char the corn, simply remove the husks and grill the corn over medium-high heat until it is slightly charred and tender.
  • Make the dressing:While the chicken and corn are grilling, make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the salad:Once the chicken and corn are cooked, combine them in a large bowl with the dressing, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro. Toss to coat.

Conclusion

This grilled chicken and charred corn salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for a cookout or potluck. The grilled chicken is tender and juicy, the corn is sweet and smoky, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. This salad is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

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