Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your dining table. Featuring juicy marinated grilled chicken, these tacos are generously topped with a creamy street corn mixture filled with fresh herbs and spices. Sliced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese, and zesty taco sauce add the perfect finishing touch, making them ideal for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Experience the essence of Mexican cuisine in every bite with this easy-to-make recipe that will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 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 (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Combine cooked corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeno, green onions, and garlic salt in a separate bowl.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing chicken on tortillas and topping with street corn mixture, avocado slices, cotija cheese, sour cream, and taco sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg