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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Savoring Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos at Home

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a delightful recipe combining marinated chicken, creamy corn salad, and fresh toppings for an explosive flavor experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts or tenderloins/thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil or EVOO
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice juice from about 2-3 limes
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder smoked paprika is a great alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin no direct substitution suggested
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Street Corn Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Corn fresh corn off the cob or frozen white corn
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice to enhance flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional
  • 1 Jalapeno adjust quantity based on spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions for garnish
For Assembling the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas use flour tortillas for a softer texture if desired
  • 2 pieces Avocados or guacamole
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese or feta cheese as a substitute

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine canola oil, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Pierce the chicken with a fork, place in a Ziploc bag, pour the marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 4-5 hours.
  2. Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Lightly oil grates, then grill the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until it reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest before cutting into pieces.
  3. While chicken is grilling, mix cooked corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeno, and green onions in a bowl until well-coated.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and lightly fry each corn tortilla for a few seconds on each side until warm. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Assemble tacos by placing grilled chicken on tortillas, topping with street corn salad, avocado slices, and crumbled cotija cheese. Enjoy the explosion of flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken for optimal flavor and always use fresh lime juice.

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