Description
Crispy fried chicken paired with sweet and smoky street corn, topped with a zesty jalapeño lime sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. These tacos deliver bold flavors and a satisfying crunch perfect for any taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked fried chicken, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels and cook until lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the jalapeño lime sauce.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a pan or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by layering fried chicken, charred corn, a drizzle of jalapeño lime sauce, and sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh corn for the best flavor, but frozen works fine too.
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity for your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, fry the chicken yourself or use your favorite fried chicken recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg