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Spicy Street Corn Chicken Tacos: A Flavorful Delight!

Spicy Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a flavorful delight featuring shredded chicken, charred corn, and a creamy lime sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and corn kernels. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the corn is slightly charred.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and lime juice until well combined.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  5. To assemble the tacos, spread a spoonful of the mayo-lime mixture on each tortilla. Top with the chicken and corn mixture.
  6. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter option.

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