Description
Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos bring a vibrant twist to your taco night. These delectable tacos feature crispy, golden fried chicken nestled in warm tortillas, topped with sweet grilled corn, fresh cilantro, and a zesty squeeze of lime. Not only do they deliver an explosion of flavors in every bite, but they are also incredibly easy to prepare, making them perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With their juicy filling and crunchy texture, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends while becoming a beloved staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- All-purpose flour
- Fresh corn on the cob
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Coat thoroughly with flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Grill fresh corn until charred (around 10 minutes), then slice kernels off the cob into a bowl.
- Mix grilled corn with chopped cilantro and lime juice in a separate bowl.
- Warm tortillas on low heat until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing fried chicken in tortillas, topping with the corn mixture, and adding extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg