Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco With Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe
Elevate your taco game with this Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco recipe! Featuring crispy fried chicken, zesty street corn, and a creamy jalapeño lime ranch, it's a perfect fusion of bold flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Fried Chicken: Boneless chicken thighs or breasts, flour, eggs, spices (paprika, garlic powder, cayenne).
- Street Corn Mix: Grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder.
- Taco Assembly: Corn tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced onions, fresh cilantro.
- Jalapeño Lime Ranch: Ranch dressing, jalapeños, fresh lime juice, garlic, and dill.
Instructions
- Prepare Fried Chicken: Coat chicken in seasoned flour, dip in egg wash, and fry until golden and crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
- Make Street Corn Mix: Combine grilled corn, mayo, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Prepare Jalapeño Lime Ranch: Blend ranch dressing with jalapeños, lime juice, garlic, and dill until smooth.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, add a base of shredded lettuce, followed by fried chicken, street corn mix, and drizzle with jalapeño lime ranch.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add pickled jalapeños or sliced avocado for extra layers of flavor.
- Use grilled or baked chicken as a lighter option.
- Store leftover ingredients separately to prevent tacos from getting soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg