Description

Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch—the perfect fusion of crispy fried chicken, sweet grilled corn, and a zesty ranch sauce. These tacos are not just a meal; they’re an explosion of flavor that elevates any taco night or gathering. With each bite, you’ll savor the crunchy texture of the chicken paired with the smoky sweetness of street corn, all drizzled with a creamy jalapeño lime ranch sauce. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, these tacos are destined to be a crowd-pleaser at your next family dinner or festive occasion.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup pickle juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp salt
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne powder
2 tbsp hot sauce
1.5 cups buttermilk
Peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
5–6 ears of corn, husked and grilled
1/3 cup mayo
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lime, juiced and zested
1/3 cup sliced scallions
1/3 cup grated cotija cheese
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
1 jalapeño, diced
1/2–1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup mayo
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
3/4 cup cilantro, large stems removed
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup buttermilk
Flour tortillas
Bacon (1 strip per taco, cooked and diced)

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Instructions

Marinate chicken in pickle juice for at least 30 minutes.
Create a seasoned flour mixture and coat marinated chicken.
Fry coated chicken until golden brown and crispy.
Grill the corn until charred, then cut off the kernels.
Mix ingredients for jalapeño lime ranch sauce until smooth.
Assemble tacos by layering fried chicken, grilled corn, and ranch on warm tortillas.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
Calories: 550
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg