Description
Experience a culinary fiesta with Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos topped with zesty Jalapeño Lime Ranch. These delectable tacos combine the irresistible crunch of golden fried chicken, the sweetness and smokiness of grilled street corn, and a refreshing kick from the ranch dressing. Perfect for taco night, gatherings, or satisfying cravings, these tacos promise a burst of flavor in every bite. Simple to prepare and customizable to suit your tastes, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this vibrant meal that transcends the traditional taco and celebrates bold flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 5–6 ears corn (grilled)
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup cilantro (for garnish)
- Flour tortillas
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Combine pickle juice and buttermilk in a bowl; add chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, spices, and hot sauce in a bowl.
- Heat oil: In a deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat oil to 350°F.
- Coat chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, dip into flour mixture until fully coated.
- Fry chicken: Place coated chicken in hot oil; fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Grill corn: Grill husked corn until charred; slice kernels off cobs.
- Make ranch: Combine mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, pickled jalapeños, lime juice, and buttermilk in a bowl; mix until smooth.
- Assemble tacos: On warm tortillas, layer fried chicken, grilled corn mixture, jalapeño lime ranch sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg