Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos
A delightful fusion of crispy fried chicken and smoky grilled corn wrapped in warm corn tortillas, perfect for gatherings or quick dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked fried chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn, grilled
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 8 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by gathering all of your ingredients. Shred the cooked fried chicken into bite-sized pieces so it’s ready for the tacos.
- Next, grill the corn until it’s nicely charred. This enhances the natural sweetness of the corn while adding a delicious smoky flavor.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Add the grilled corn to your mayonnaise mixture. Stir gently to ensure that the corn is well coated.
- Heat the corn tortillas one by one on a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, or until warm and pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of shredded chicken, followed by the creamy corn mixture.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top of each taco for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the tacos fresh.
Notes
To store leftovers, keep the filled tortillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Warm them on a skillet before serving.