Creating Chicken Street Corn Salad is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, grill it until slightly charred. Allow it to cool, then cut the kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, grill it in a skillet or use it directly after thawing.
2. Cook the Chicken: If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken, grill or bake the chicken breasts until cooked through. Allow them to rest before shredding or dicing.
3. Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
4. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the grilled corn, cooked chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
5. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
7. Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lime juice or salt if desired.
8. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Chicken Street Corn Salad right away, or chill it in the refrigerator for a bit before serving.

These straightforward steps will guide you to a delicious Chicken Street Corn Salad that will impress your family and friends!