Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco with Jalapeno Lime Ranch
Description: Indulge in the perfect fusion of flavors with these Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos topped with a zesty Jalapeno Lime Ranch. The crispy fried chicken brings a delightful crunch, while the street corn adds a hint of sweetness and smokiness. The Jalapeno Lime Ranch dressing ties everything together with a spicy and tangy kick. These tacos are a fiesta for your taste buds!
Ingredients:
For Fried Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For Street Corn:
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
For Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Tacos:
- Small corn or flour tortillas
- Chopped lettuce (optional)
Instructions:
Fried Chicken:
- In a bowl, marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Street Corn:
- In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Tacos:
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Place a spoonful of street corn mixture on each tortilla.
- Top with a piece of fried chicken.
- Drizzle Jalapeno Lime Ranch over the top.
- Optional: Add chopped lettuce for freshness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors!
Nutrition Facts: (Note: Nutritional values may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. The following values are approximate.)
- Calories: 450 per taco
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg