Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a delightful blend of juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and creamy lime sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas. This vibrant dish captures the essence of traditional Mexican street food, making it a perfect choice for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. With their colorful ingredients and bold flavors, these tacos are sure to impress your friends and family while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 8 soft flour tortillas
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté corn for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.
- Mix mayonnaise with lime juice and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Slice chicken and assemble tacos by layering tortillas with chicken, sautéed corn, queso fresco, and creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling. Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or grilled veggies, and add toppings like avocado or hot sauce based on your preference.