Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a vibrant culinary delight that brings the lively flavors of the streets of Mexico right to your dining table. This recipe features succulent marinated grilled chicken paired with sweet street corn, creamy avocado, and zesty toppings, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. Perfectly balanced in spice and freshness, these tacos are sure to impress everyone at your table. With easy preparation and customizable toppings, they’re not only delicious but also versatile. Elevate your taco night with this flavorful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cups cooked corn
- 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 to 12 corn tortillas
- 1 to 2 avocados
- Cotija cheese (or alternative)
- Cilantro, sour cream, and taco sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the street corn by mixing cooked corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, chopped jalapeno, sliced green onions, and garlic salt.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by layering sliced chicken and street corn mixture on tortillas. Top with avocado slices, cotija cheese (or alternative), cilantro, sour cream, and taco sauce as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg