Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican street food right to your table. Featuring marinated grilled chicken, a creamy street corn topping, and fresh toppings, these tacos are perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. The combination of spices enhances the juicy chicken, while the crunchy corn and creamy avocado provide delightful textures in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 cup Canola Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- 2 cups Cooked Corn
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1/2 Jalapeno (chopped)
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 6 to 12 Corn Tortillas
- 1 to 2 Avocados (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
- Cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the street corn topping: In another bowl, combine cooked corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, and garlic salt.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Assemble tacos: Slice grilled chicken and warm tortillas on the grill. Layer each tortilla with chicken, street corn topping, avocado slices, cotija cheese, sour cream, and taco sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer if possible. Customize your toppings with pickled onions or different herbs for variety. Ensure tortillas are fresh and warm them just before assembling for best texture.