Description
Spicy Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a flavorful delight featuring shredded chicken, charred corn, and a creamy lime sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and corn kernels. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the corn is slightly charred.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and lime juice until well combined.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, spread a spoonful of the mayo-lime mixture on each tortilla. Top with the chicken and corn mixture.
- Sprinkle with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg