Description
These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos combine crispy, golden fried chicken strips with a creamy, tangy Mexican street corn topping. Wrapped in warm tortillas, this vibrant and flavorful dish is perfect for a satisfying Mexican-American main course that’s easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Street Corn Topping
- 1½ cups grilled or canned corn kernels
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Tacos
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Extra lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken strips with buttermilk and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare the Flour Coating: In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the seasoned dredging mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it over medium heat until shimmering and ready for frying.
- Coat and Fry the Chicken: Dredge the marinated chicken strips in the seasoned flour, fully coating each piece. Fry the chicken in batches in the hot oil for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make the Street Corn Topping: In a bowl, combine the grilled or canned corn kernels with mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to create a creamy and flavorful topping.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave until warm and pliable for serving.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a few crispy fried chicken strips onto each warm tortilla, then spoon a generous amount of the street corn mixture on top. Garnish with extra cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- For added heat, drizzle tacos with your favorite hot sauce or sprinkle with additional chili powder.
- To save time, you can substitute fried chicken strips with pre-cooked grilled chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour or cornmeal for dredging and corn tortillas.
