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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:

  1. In a bowl, marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture until well coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Street Corn:

  1. In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Jalapeno Lime Ranch:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Tacos:

  1. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Place a spoonful of street corn mixture on each tortilla.
  3. Top with a piece of fried chicken.
  4. Drizzle Jalapeno Lime Ranch over the top.
  5. Optional: Add chopped lettuce for freshness.
  6. 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