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Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch – A Flavor-Packed Taco Night Favorite


  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Description

These tacos are bursting with bold flavors—juicy marinated chicken, smoky-sweet street corn, and a zesty jalapeño lime ranch that brings it all together. Perfect for taco night or any time you want something fun, fresh, and full of flavor!


Ingredients

Scale

For the chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Juice of 1 lime

For the street corn topping:

1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1 tbsp butter

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)

1 tbsp chopped cilantro

1/2 tsp chili powder

Juice of 1/2 lime

For the jalapeño lime ranch:

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 small jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped

1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

For serving:

6 small corn tortillas

Extra cotija cheese & cilantro for garnish

Lime wedges


Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for best flavor).

2️⃣ Cook the chicken:
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through (165°F internal temp). Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice or shred.

3️⃣ Prepare the street corn topping:
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add corn and sauté until slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and lime juice.

4️⃣ Make the jalapeño lime ranch:
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until creamy and well combined.

5️⃣ Warm the tortillas:
Heat tortillas in a dry pan for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and pliable.

6️⃣ Assemble the tacos:
Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken, spoonfuls of the street corn topping, and a drizzle of jalapeño lime ranch. Garnish with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

7️⃣ Serve and enjoy:
Serve immediately while warm for the ultimate taco experience!

Notes

Chicken Options: Grilled chicken adds great flavor, but you can also use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version. Just warm it up and season it lightly before assembling.

Spice Level: If you prefer it milder, reduce the amount of jalapeño in the ranch or remove it entirely. For extra heat, leave in the seeds or add a dash of hot sauce.

Tortilla Tip: Warm tortillas are essential! They make the tacos more pliable and enhance the flavor. You can wrap them in foil and pop them in a warm oven to keep them soft.

Cheese Swap: No cotija? Feta is a great substitute that adds a similar salty, tangy bite.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 tacos