Description
Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines shredded chicken with charred corn, spices, and fresh toppings, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and corn kernels. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the corn is slightly charred.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous scoop of the chicken and corn mixture on each tortilla.
- Top with crumbled queso fresco, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with the lime mayo.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- You can substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg