Description
Easy Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos combine crispy, juicy fried chicken with a creamy, tangy street corn topping on warm corn tortillas. This vibrant and flavorful recipe is quick to prepare, family-friendly, and customizable, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into bite-sized strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil), enough for deep frying
Street Corn Topping
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Extra lime wedges and cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken into bite-sized strips for even cooking. In a bowl, mix the flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Dredge each chicken strip thoroughly in the flour mixture to ensure a crispy coating.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or frying pan. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil, then let rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Make the Street Corn Topping: In a bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste for a creamy, tangy complement to the chicken.
- Warm the Tortillas: Lightly heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable to prevent cracking when folded around the filling.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Place several pieces of fried chicken on each warmed tortilla, top generously with the street corn mixture, and finish with a squeeze of lime and extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350°F for perfectly crispy chicken.
- Fry chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the street corn topping ahead of time to save cooking time.
- Add fresh lime juice right before serving to preserve bright flavors.
- Allow fried chicken to rest briefly to lock in juices for tender bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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