Description
Sizzling barbecue chicken street corn tacos blend Mexican street cuisine with smoky grilled flavors. Crisp corn tortillas cradle tender chicken and creamy elote, offering a delectable fusion of textures that delights palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 2 cups (300 g) corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 cups (300 g) cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
- ½ cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup (30 g) crumbled Cotija or feta cheese
- ¼ cup (10 g) chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for heat)
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder or smoked paprika
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapenos, diced avocado, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Infuse Chicken: Simmer shredded chicken in barbecue sauce and chili powder within a skillet, ensuring thorough heating and deep flavor penetration.
- Roast Corn Mixture: Char corn in a hot skillet until caramelized, then combine with mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create a creamy, tangy street corn blend.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in foil, developing pliability and slight crispness around edges.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer barbecue-infused chicken onto heated tortillas, topping generously with street corn mixture for a vibrant, textural experience.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over tacos, optionally adding jalapeño slices or avocado wedges. Accompany with lime wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Maximize BBQ Flavor: Simmer chicken slowly in sauce to ensure deep, rich barbecue penetration and prevent dryness.
- Perfect Corn Technique: Use cast-iron skillet for optimal charring and caramelization, rotating kernels frequently to avoid burning.
- Tortilla Temperature Trick: Heat tortillas just before serving to maintain optimal flexibility and prevent cracking during assembly.
- Balance Taco Toppings: Layer ingredients strategically – start with chicken, add corn mixture sparingly to prevent soggy tortillas, and finish with fresh herbs for bright flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg