Description
Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines crispy fried chicken with flavorful sautéed corn, topped with fresh avocado and cotija cheese, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded fried chicken
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and corn kernels. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the corn is slightly charred.
- Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of shredded fried chicken on each tortilla.
- Top the chicken with the sautéed corn mixture, crumbled cotija cheese, and sliced avocado.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce on top.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the fried chicken with black beans or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg