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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos - Easy, Flavorful Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos – Easy, Flavorful Recipe

Description

Hey foodies! If you’re craving a fusion of flavors that combine the zest of Mexican street corn with the savory taste of chicken tacos, you’re in the right place! This Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos recipe will hit all the right spots. With just 40 minutes from prep to plate, you’ll enjoy a vibrant mix of roasted corn, tender chicken, and creamy chipotle sauce. Let’s dive into making your new favorite taco dish!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chicken (breasts, tenders, or thighs)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

For the Street Corn Salad:

  • 1 ½ cups roasted corn
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

For the Sauce:

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 1–2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Other Essentials:

  • Flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, mix the lime juice, oil, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and kosher salt. Add the chicken and toss until fully coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray it lightly with cooking spray. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it’s fully cooked.

Step 3: Make the Street Corn Salad

In a separate bowl, combine the roasted corn, scallions, cilantro, Cotija cheese, jalapeño, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Sauce

Whisk together the sour cream, mayo, adobo sauce, and lime juice. Taste and adjust with more adobo sauce or salt as desired.

Step 5: Assemble the Tacos

Warm the tortillas, then layer on some of the cooked chicken, a few slices of avocado, the roasted corn salad, and a drizzle of the chipotle sauce. Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.

Equipment

Notes

  • Use Fresh Corn: If possible, use fresh corn for the salad. You can grill or roast it to bring out more flavor.
  • Adjust the Spice Level: Add more or less chipotle chili powder depending on your heat tolerance.
  • Creamier Sauce: For a creamier sauce, add extra sour cream or mayo based on your taste preferences.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/mexican-street-corn-chicken-tacos-easy-flavorful-recipe/