Print

Unbelievable Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco with 1 Zesty Ranch

Fried Chicken Street Corn Taco with Jalapeno Lime Ranch
Print Recipe

These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeno Lime Ranch are a vibrant and flavorful dish. Crispy fried chicken is paired with a sweet and savory street corn mixture, all brought together with a zesty jalapeno lime ranch.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cotija cheese, crumbled, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. In another shallow dish, whisk together egg and milk.
  3. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  4. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Carefully add chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain.
  6. While chicken cooks, prepare the street corn. In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, red onion, and cilantro.
  7. To make the jalapeno lime ranch, in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, minced jalapeno, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  8. Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions.
  9. Assemble the tacos: Place fried chicken in each warm tortilla. Top with the street corn mixture.
  10. Drizzle generously with jalapeno lime ranch. Garnish with crumbled Cotija cheese and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeno in the ranch to your preferred spice level.
  • Fresh corn can be grilled or pan-roasted for added flavor before adding to the street corn mixture.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://sundayflavor.com/fried-chicken-street-corn-taco-with-jalapeno-lime-ranch/