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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos

Delicious Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos Recipe You’ll Love

Try these Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos, a flavorful fusion of crispy chicken and charred corn wrapped in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 juiced lime
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
  3. Roast corn in another pan until slightly charred. Mix with lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Warm tortillas on a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by layering fried chicken slices and roasted corn mixture.
  5. Drizzle sour cream or Greek yogurt over tacos and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 28gFat: 22g

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by swapping out the chicken for shrimp or grilled steak, and try different toppings like avocado or pickled jalapeños for added flavor.

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