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

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Indulge in these irresistible fried chicken street corn tacos loaded with crispy bacon, sweet corn, and topped with a creamy jalapeno lime ranch dressing. Perfect for taco night!

Ingredients

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  • For the Fried Chicken:
    • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into strips
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Oil for frying
  • For the Street Corn Mixture:
    • 2 cups grilled corn (kernels removed)
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
    • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • For the Jalapeno Lime Ranch Dressing:
    • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
    • 1 small jalapeno, minced
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • For Tacos:
    • 8 small corn tortillas
    • 4 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
    • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the Fried Chicken:
    • Marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
    • Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
    • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Make the Street Corn Mixture:
    • In a bowl, mix grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, and chili powder until well combined.
  • Prepare the Jalapeno Lime Ranch Dressing:
    • Whisk together ranch dressing, minced jalapeno, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
  • Assemble the Tacos:
    • Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame.
    • Layer each tortilla with fried chicken, a scoop of the street corn mixture, and crumbled bacon.
    • Drizzle with jalapeno lime ranch and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add sliced jalapenos on top.
  • Swap cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
  • You can bake or air fry the chicken for a healthier option.

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