Description
Sizzling Mexican street corn chicken tacos blend creamy, zesty flavors from street-style elote with tender grilled chicken. Corn, cotija cheese, and cilantro create a delightful fusion you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ cup (120 g) crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 2 tbsps fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- Extra lime wedges
- Extra cotija cheese and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate: Immerse chicken in a symphony of zesty spices – chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper – massaging the blend thoroughly to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Sear and Cook: Heat a large skillet to medium-high, strategically placing marinated chicken pieces to develop a caramelized golden crust, cooking 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing succulent and safe protein.
- Rest and Prepare: Transfer cooked chicken from heat, allowing a 5-minute respite for juice redistribution, then skillfully slice or shred into delicate, flavor-packed morsels ready for taco assembly.
- Assemble: Layer shredded chicken into warm tortillas, creating a vibrant Mexican street corn chicken taco experience that captures authentic culinary essence, complemented by fresh garnishes like cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and a drizzle of lime crema.
Notes
- Maximize Marinade Absorption: Let chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to deeply infuse flavors and tenderize the meat.
- Perfect Searing Technique: Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to achieve a crispy, caramelized exterior without burning the spices.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches exactly 165°F, preventing dryness while ensuring food safety.
- Flexible Diet Adaptation: Replace chicken with tofu or plant-based protein for vegetarian version; use gluten-free tortillas for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg