These Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining tender seasoned chicken with a creamy street corn topping, all wrapped up in warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:8 tacos 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican-Inspired
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
UnitsScale
For the Chicken:
1 1/2pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Street Corn Topping:
1 1/2cups corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
1/4cup mayonnaise
1/4cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
1/2cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
1/4cup chopped cilantro
1/4cup finely diced red onion
For Serving:
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
Season the Chicken: Season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely browned. Let rest for a few minutes, then slice or shred.
Prepare the Street Corn Topping: In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cheese, cilantro, and red onion. Stir well to make the street corn topping.
Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with chicken and a generous spoonful of the street corn mixture. Add any extra toppings like jalapeños or avocado if desired.
Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Char the corn in a skillet or on the grill for extra smoky flavor.