Skip to main content

Chicken Salad with Corn and Cilantro

LEFTOVER POACHED CHICKEN FROM OUR CHICKEN STOCK RECIPE has seemingly endless creative uses. Serve the salad over fresh greens, or roll the chicken in a wrap for a quick lunch. Fresh corn and bell peppers add both flavor and crunch to this dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (1 to 2 limes)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
4 cups cubed poached chicken (page 230)
2 large ears yellow corn, kernels removed (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
4 green onions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce in medium bowl.

    Step 2

    Add the chicken, corn, cilantro, bell pepper, green onions, and jalapeños, and stir well to coat. Serve cold or at room temperature.

  2. Make Ahead

    Step 3

    The salad will keep, covered, for up to 1 day in the refrigerator.

Pure Flavor
Read More
This mix of crisp lettuces with a tangy vinaigrette pairs well with practically everything.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Like carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.