Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco With Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe
Savor the ultimate fusion of flavors with fried chicken street corn tacos topped with creamy jalapeño lime ranch dressing. This easy-to-make recipe combines crispy chicken, charred sweet corn, and a tangy kick of lime for a street-food-inspired delight. Perfect for family dinners or taco night, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small tortillas
- 2 cups cooked fried chicken (cut into strips)
- 1 cup grilled or roasted corn kernels
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced, optional for topping)
- 1/2 cup jalapeño lime ranch dressing
Jalapeño Lime Ranch Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 jalapeño (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced jalapeño, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas on a skillet or grill until lightly charred.
- Assemble Tacos: Place a few strips of fried chicken on each tortilla. Add a scoop of grilled corn, sprinkle with cilantro, cotija cheese, and sliced jalapeño (optional).
- Drizzle Sauce: Top with jalapeño lime ranch dressing for a creamy and zesty finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your street corn tacos warm!
Notes
- Use store-bought fried chicken or make your own for a fresher option.
- Adjust the heat by adding more or less jalapeño to the dressing.
- Swap cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
- For extra flavor, grill the tortillas briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg