Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos
Delicious tacos combining crispy fried chicken with a rich, creamy street corn mixture, topped with feta and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded fried chicken
- 6 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears of corn)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the street corn sauce by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Sauté the fresh corn in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until starting to brown; add jalapeño if desired.
- Combine the sautéed corn mixture with the prepared sauce and crumbled feta in a bowl.
- Warm the corn tortillas by toasting them or heating them directly over an open flame.
- Assemble the tacos with shredded fried chicken and top with the street corn mixture and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Leftover ingredients can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best to consume assembled tacos the same day for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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