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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos


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  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A flavorful dish combining grilled chicken with fresh street corn in warm tortillas, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
  • 1/3 cup Canola Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 cups Cooked Corn
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 6 to 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
  • Chili Powder to taste
  • Cumin to taste
  • Garlic Powder to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Cilantro to taste
  • Jalapeño to taste
  • Green Onions to taste
  • Garlic Salt to taste
  • Sour Cream to taste
  • Taco Sauce to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Combine cooked corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, and garlic salt in another bowl.
  3. Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  4. Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  5. Slice grilled chicken into strips and assemble on tortillas with the street corn mixture, sliced avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and taco sauce as desired.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, marinate chicken longer. Use fresh corn for better crunch.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg