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Street Corn Chicken Tacos

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Delicious and easy-to-make chicken tacos inspired by street corn flavors, featuring grilled chicken, creamy corn topping, and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and the spice mixture.
  3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, cook corn kernels until slightly charred, about 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, smoked paprika, and half of the cotija cheese. Stir in the charred corn.
  6. Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla, topping with the street corn mixture, remaining cotija cheese, cilantro, and jalapeño slices if using.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, char the corn directly on the grill. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and jalapeño. These tacos are best served fresh but can be prepped ahead by cooking chicken and corn separately.

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