Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors, bringing the vibrant essence of street food to your home. Each taco features tender grilled chicken wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy corn mixture, fresh cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner, this recipe promises an explosion of taste that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 ears of fresh corn
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
- Grill corn for about 10-15 minutes until charred; turn occasionally.
- Grill chicken for about 6 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temp at least 165°F).
- Mix mayonnaise with lime juice and chili powder in a bowl.
- Slice grilled chicken and cut kernels off the corn.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a pan.
- Assemble tacos by adding chicken, corn, sauce, cilantro, and queso fresco.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for different variations. Adjust spice levels by adding chipotle or jalapeño.