Description
These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime sauce offer a flavorful twist on classic tacos, combining crispy fried chicken, charred sweet corn, and a tangy, spicy jalapeño lime dressing. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal that brings the vibrant tastes of street food to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Corn
- 2 cups cooked fried chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce and Toppings
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Other
- 8 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- Char the corn: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly charred and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. This develops a smoky sweetness for the tacos.
- Make jalapeño lime sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce.
- Warm tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas by warming them in a pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or microwave them wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds until pliable and warm.
- Assemble the tacos: Layer shredded fried chicken evenly onto each warm tortilla. Add a generous spoonful of the charred corn over the chicken, drizzle with jalapeño lime sauce, then sprinkle cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro on top if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately while warm, enjoying the combination of crispy chicken, sweet corn, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn kernels; fresh will yield the best flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño amount in the sauce to your desired spice level.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Can substitute cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
- Serve with extra lime wedges on the side for added brightness.
- Leftover fried chicken can be substituted with grilled chicken, though flavor profile will vary.
