Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco With Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe
Indulge in Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Ranch. Perfectly crispy chicken, smoky corn, and tangy ranch create the ultimate taco experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Fried Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the Street Corn Topping:
- 2 cups grilled or roasted corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- For the Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- To Assemble:
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Additional lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Fried Chicken:
- Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, coating evenly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken until golden and crispy (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Street Corn Topping:
- In a bowl, mix grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Set aside.
- Prepare Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, minced jalapeno, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Place a fried chicken tender on each tortilla.
- Top with street corn mixture and drizzle with jalapeno lime ranch.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs in the flour mixture.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing the cayenne and jalapeno.
- These tacos pair well with a side of chips and guacamole or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg