Description
Delicious fried chicken street corn tacos with crispy bacon, creamy jalapeño lime ranch, and roasted corn deliver a bold, zesty flavor! Perfect for taco night or a crowd-pleasing meal, this recipe blends textures and spices for the ultimate taco experience.
Ingredients
- For the Tacos:
- 1 lb fried chicken strips, chopped
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup roasted corn kernels
- 4 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- For the Jalapeño Lime Ranch:
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Fried Chicken: Fry the chicken strips until golden and crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Roast the Corn: In a skillet, roast corn kernels until slightly charred.
- Make the Jalapeño Lime Ranch: Combine ranch dressing, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir well.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas and layer with fried chicken, roasted corn, crumbled bacon, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with Sauce: Top with jalapeño lime ranch dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the bold flavors!
Notes
- For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Use grilled chicken instead of fried for a lighter option.
- Store leftover components separately to keep tacos fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg