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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos With Bacon And Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe - elianarecipes.com Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos With Bacon And Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe - elianarecipes.com Print

Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos With Bacon And Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe

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These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeno Lime Ranch are the ultimate flavor-packed tacos! Featuring crispy fried chicken, creamy street corn, crispy bacon, and a zesty jalapeno lime ranch sauce, this recipe is perfect for taco night, game days, or when you're craving something bold and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • For the Fried Chicken:
    • 1 lb chicken tenders
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • Oil for frying
  • For the Street Corn:
    • 2 cups grilled corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
    • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup cotija cheese (crumbled)
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • Juice of 1 lime
  • For the Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
    • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Additional Ingredients:
    • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
    • 4 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
    • Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fried Chicken:
    • Marinate chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
    • In a bowl, mix flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Set aside.
  2. Make the Street Corn:
    • In a large bowl, combine grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
    • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped jalapeno, lime juice, minced garlic, and cilantro. Set aside.
  4. Assemble the Tacos:
    • Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
    • Layer each tortilla with fried chicken, a generous scoop of street corn, crumbled bacon, and drizzle with jalapeno lime ranch.
    • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a healthier version, you can use grilled chicken instead of fried chicken.
  • Add extra heat by including diced fresh jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Store leftover components (chicken, corn, ranch) separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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