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Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco With Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe

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This fried chicken street corn taco recipe features crispy chicken, zesty street corn, and a creamy jalapeno lime ranch for a flavor-packed meal.

Ingredients

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  • For the Fried Chicken:
    • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Oil for frying
  • For the Street Corn:
    • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
    • 1/2 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • For the Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
    • 1 garlic clove
    • Salt to taste
  • For the Tacos:
    • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
    • Optional toppings: diced red onion, extra cotija cheese, lime wedges

Instructions

  • Prepare the Fried Chicken:
    • Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
    • Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
    • Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, coating well.
    • Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and slice into strips.
  • Make the Street Corn:
    • In a skillet, cook corn kernels over medium heat until lightly charred.
    • Mix charred corn with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Prepare Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
    • Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt until smooth.
  • Assemble the Tacos:
    • Warm tortillas on a skillet or in the oven.
    • Layer with sliced fried chicken, street corn mixture, and drizzle with jalapeno lime ranch.
    • Garnish with optional toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeno for the ranch.
  • Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker alternative.
  • Serve with a side of tortilla chips or Mexican rice for a complete meal.

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