Description
Sizzling Mexican street corn chicken tacos blend street-style elote magic with tender, spice-rubbed chicken wrapped in warm tortillas. Creamy, tangy, and packed with authentic Mexican flavors, you’ll savor each zesty bite of this irresistible culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (453 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 grams) crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Extra lime wedges
- Extra cotija cheese and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thoroughly with a vibrant blend of zesty spices, ensuring each piece is coated with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment for the seasoned chicken.
- Cook the chicken for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side, carefully monitoring the surface to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- After resting, slice or shred the chicken into tender, flavorful pieces that will perfectly complement the taco filling.
- The rested and prepared chicken is now ready to be assembled into Mexican street corn chicken tacos, promising a delectable and authentic culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exactly 165°F for safe, juicy results without overcooking.
- Swap chicken with firm tofu or jackfruit for vegetarian/vegan version, adjusting seasoning and cooking time accordingly.
- Grill chicken instead of skillet-cooking for smoky char and additional flavor complexity, perfect for outdoor summer meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg