Description
Crispy Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors, featuring crispy fried chicken paired with a creamy street corn mixture, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken with buttermilk. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
- Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of the corn mixture on each tortilla, followed by pieces of the fried chicken. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the corn mixture.
- Substitute the chicken with crispy tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg