Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos With Bacon And Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe
These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeño Lime Ranch are a flavor-packed meal, combining crispy fried chicken, sweet and smoky street corn, and a tangy, spicy ranch sauce for the ultimate taco night experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fried chicken tenders (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup street corn (grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice)
- 4-6 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 4 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Jalapeño Lime Ranch:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the fried chicken: Cook or reheat fried chicken tenders and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the street corn: Mix grilled corn with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and a pinch of chili powder.
- Cook the bacon: Fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble into pieces.
- Mix the jalapeño lime ranch: Combine ranch dressing, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, and cilantro in a small bowl.
- Assemble the tacos: Warm tortillas, layer shredded lettuce, fried chicken, street corn, bacon, and shredded cheese. Drizzle with jalapeño lime ranch.
- Serve: Garnish with extra lime wedges or cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added heat, top tacos with sliced fresh jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Use rotisserie chicken as a shortcut instead of fried chicken.
- Adjust the spice level of the ranch dressing by adding more or less jalapeño.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg