Description
Indulge in the ultimate fusion of crispy fried chicken and smoky street corn, topped with tangy jalapeno lime ranch dressing. These tacos are a flavor-packed delight, combining crunchy textures and bold spices for an unforgettable dish. Perfect for taco nights or gatherings, this recipe is quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
For the Street Corn:
- 2 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
For Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
For Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage (optional)
- Diced tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fried Chicken:
- In a bowl, marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken strips in the flour mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Street Corn Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine grilled corn kernels, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and chopped cilantro. Mix well.
- Prepare the Jalapeno Lime Ranch:
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, jalapeno, lime zest, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm tortillas on a skillet.
- Layer each tortilla with shredded lettuce or cabbage, fried chicken, and street corn mixture.
- Drizzle with jalapeno lime ranch and garnish with diced tomatoes, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, leave the seeds in the jalapeno.
- You can substitute cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
- Use an air fryer for a lighter version of the fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg