Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos, a delightful twist on traditional tacos that combines grilled chicken with creamy street corn and zesty toppings. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this dish is quick to prepare and fully customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Canola Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 cups Cooked Corn
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1/2 Jalapeno (chopped)
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 6 to 12 Corn Tortillas
- 1 to 2 Avocados (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
- Cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken well and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the street corn topping by mixing cooked corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, green onions, and garlic salt in another bowl until combined.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet or grill until pliable.
- Assemble each taco by placing sliced chicken in tortillas followed by street corn topping, avocado slices, cotija cheese, sour cream, cilantro garnish, and taco sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 30 minutes or overnight. Feel free to adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of chili powder according to your preference. Use fresh corn if possible for an enhanced sweetness in flavor.