Description
Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos bring a mouthwatering blend of crispy fried chicken and the sweet, savory flavors of Mexican street corn into your kitchen. Encased in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy corn salsa, these tacos are an explosion of taste that will delight your taste buds. Ideal for casual gatherings or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to customize toppings to suit your preferences, whether it’s creamy avocado or zesty jalapeños. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these tacos are sure to impress at any table setting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 8 soft flour or corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350°F). Dredge marinated chicken in flour and fry until golden brown (6-8 minutes per side), ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Grill or boil fresh corn until tender (about 10 minutes); let cool then cut off kernels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, corn kernels, diced jalapeños (if desired), cilantro, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- Warm tortillas briefly and assemble by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla followed by corn salsa.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg