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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food into your home kitchen. Featuring juicy, marinated grilled chicken paired with creamy street corn, fresh avocado, and savory cotija cheese, these tacos are perfect for any occasion. They combine a medley of textures and tastes that will leave your guests craving more. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe is ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings. Elevate your taco night with this delightful dish that celebrates bold flavors and fresh ingredients!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken breasts
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups cooked corn
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 6 to 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 to 2 avocados
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the street corn: Mix cooked corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, and garlic salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
  4. Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  5. Assemble tacos: Slice grilled chicken and place it on tortillas with street corn mixture, avocado slices, cotija cheese, sour cream, and taco sauce.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 240g)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For added flavor variation, try using different types of meat such as shrimp or pork. Customize toppings with diced tomatoes or extra spices according to your taste preferences.