Ingredients

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(Serves 4 | Makes 8 tacos)

Chipotle-lime chicken:

1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced thin
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp chipotle powder (or 1–2 minced chipotles in adobo)
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper

Street corn salsa:

2 cups corn kernels (grilled, roasted, or fire-roasted canned)
¼ cup red onion, finely diced (soak in water 10 min to mellow)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch of salt

Creamy cotija spread (you love creamy textures!):

½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream (or Greek yogurt for high-protein)
¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
1 tsp lime zest
Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika

For serving:

8 small corn or flour tortillas (or low-carb tortillas/lettuce wraps)
Extra crumbled cotija
Lime wedges
Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook chicken:

Toss chicken with olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest 5 minutes; slice thinly.

2. Make street corn salsa:

In a bowl, combine corn, drained red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt.

3. Make creamy spread:

Mix crema, cotija, and lime zest until smooth.

4. Warm tortillas:

Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave (15 sec) until pliable.

5. Assemble tacos:

Spread 1 tsp creamy cotija mixture on each tortilla.
Top with sliced chicken and street corn salsa.
Sprinkle with extra cotija and serve with lime wedges.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Char the corn—grill or pan-sear kernels 2–3 minutes for authentic smoky flavor.
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use reduced-sodium cotija or cut amount by half
→ Boost flavor with extra lime zest, cumin, and garlic
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Use whole-grain or protein-rich tortillas
→ Or go wrap-less: serve as a bowl over cauliflower rice
→ Net carbs: ~18g/taco
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Swap tortillas for large butter lettuce leaves
→ Increase healthy fats: extra crema + avocado slices
→ Net carbs drop to ~8g/serving
✅ High-protein boost (you love this!):
→ Use Greek yogurt instead of crema (+8g protein/taco)
→ Add ¼ cup black beans to salsa (+7g protein)
✅ Make ahead:
→ Cook chicken and chop veggies 2 days ahead
→ Store components separately
→ Assemble just before serving for best texture

Prep Time & Nutrition (per taco):