Description

Crispy chicken, creamy street corn, and zesty toppings wrapped in a taco dream!

Ingredients

For the Tacos:

8 small flour or corn tortillas

1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into strips

½ cup buttermilk

1 cup flour

½ cup cornmeal (optional, for extra crunch)

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Oil for frying

For the Street Corn Topping:

1½ cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)

¼ cup mayo or sour cream

¼ cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled

1 tbsp lime juice

½ tsp chili powder

1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 20–30 minutes.

In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a skillet. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Mix corn, mayo, cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro in a bowl.

Warm tortillas and fill each with fried chicken and a generous scoop of street corn topping.

Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, or hot sauce if desired!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 430
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 25g