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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos

These tasty tacos combine crispy fried chicken with a creamy, spicy street corn mix for a flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders Feel free to swap chicken tenders for chicken breasts or thighs.
  • 1 cup pickle juice Marinade for infusing moisture and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk Contains seasoning for the chicken.
For the Street Corn Mixture
  • 1 cup corn Fresh, grilled, or frozen corn can be used.
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Creamy base for the corn mixture.
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Adds a zesty flavor.
  • 1 jalapeno finely chopped Adjust spice level to taste.
For Assembling Tacos
  • Taco shells Taco shells
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish For presentation.

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. Begin by marinating the chicken tenders in pickle juice for at least 1 hour.
Preparing the Chicken
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip the marinated chicken in the buttermilk mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Making the Street Corn Mixture
  1. While the chicken is frying, combine corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped jalapeno, salt, and pepper in another bowl to make the street corn mixture.
Assembling Tacos
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, assemble your tacos by placing pieces of fried chicken into each taco shell.
  2. Top them with the street corn mixture.
  3. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for freshness.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Serve and enjoy on a colorful platter with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store any unassembled tacos in an airtight container. Reheat the chicken in an oven or skillet.