Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch
Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch are a flavor-packed delight that perfectly combines crispy fried chicken with sweet, smoky street corn. Each bite bursts with creamy jalapeño lime ranch dressing, making these tacos a must-try for any gathering. Ideal for Taco Tuesday or casual get-togethers, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Dive into this irresistible culinary experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 tacos 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 jalapeños (adjust for spice level)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, panko in a third.
- Coat each piece of chicken first in flour, then egg, and finally panko.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a frying pan. Fry chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Grill or roast corn until charred; cut kernels off the cob and mix with lime juice and salt.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, chopped jalapeños, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the ranch dressing.
- Warm tortillas and fill each with fried chicken and grilled corn. Drizzle with jalapeño lime ranch before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg