Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco with Jalapeno Lime Ranch

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 1.5 hours
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos are packed with flavor, featuring crispy chicken tenders, bacon, street corn salad, and a zesty jalapeno lime ranch sauce, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.


Ingredients

Units Scale

Chicken Tender Marinade:

  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Chicken Coating:

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1.5 lbs. chicken tenders
  • Bacon, cooked crisp and diced (1 strip per taco)
  • 8 Flour tortillas
  • 1 cup prepared Chuy’s creamy jalapeno copycat recipe
  • 2 cups prepared Street Corn Salad
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying chicken and for pan-frying shells

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Combine pickle juice and buttermilk, and marinate the chicken tenders for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne powder, hot sauce, and buttermilk in a bowl.
  3. Coat and fry the chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in the coating mixture, then fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
  4. Assemble the tacos: Fill tortillas with fried chicken, bacon, street corn salad, and jalapeno lime ranch. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more cayenne powder or hot sauce to the chicken coating.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings with avocado, cheese, or additional veggies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: Varies
  • Sugar: Varies
  • Sodium: Varies
  • Fat: Varies
  • Saturated Fat: Varies
  • Unsaturated Fat: Varies
  • Trans Fat: Varies
  • Carbohydrates: Varies
  • Fiber: Varies
  • Protein: Varies
  • Cholesterol: Varies