Street Corn Smash Chicken Tacos

Street Corn Smash Chicken Tacos

Steet corn smash chicken tacos feature ground chicken smashed on a corn tortilla and fried until crispy, topped with a zesty street corn slaw.

Ingredients

  • frozen corn
    1 c
  • sour cream
    ½ c
  • mayo
    ½ c
  • garlic cloves
    3
  • jalapeno
    1
  • juice of lime
    1
  • zest of lime
    1
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • chili powder
    1 tsp
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • corn tortillas
    10
  • ground chicken
    450 g
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • onion powder
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • salt & pepper
    1 tsp
  • cotija cheese

    for garnish

  • cilantro

    for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by getting your prep out of the way: mince your garlic, mince the jalapeno, zest your lime, crumble the cotija cheese, and mince the cilantro.

  2. 2

    Next fry your corn in a pan of medium high heat with a drizzle of oil until slightly charred. Remove from the pan into a bowl.

  3. 3

    Add sour cream, mayo, garlic, jalapeno, zest and juice of the lime, paprika, chili powder, and salt & pepper to the bowl. Give it a mix and set the street corn slaw aside.

  4. 4

    Next mix the ground chicken with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt & pepper. Spread a thin layer of chicken over the corn tortilla, fry in a pan on medium heat for a few minutes on each side. Remove once chicken has a nice sear and is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Add a couple spoonful's of the corn slaw to the chicken taco, some crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and more lime juice if desired. Enjoy!

Street Corn Smash Chicken Tacos

Street Corn Smash Chicken Tacos

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About this Recipe

Craving vibrant, flavorful tacos that come together in a snap? These Street Corn Smash Chicken Tacos deliver an irresistible combination of crispy chicken and zesty slaw, bringing the beloved street food experience right to your kitchen. It’s a quick and easy dish that promises big flavor.The brilliance of this recipe lies in two key elements: smashing the ground chicken directly onto the corn tortilla for an incredibly crispy base, and topping it with a bright, tangy street corn slaw. This technique ensures maximum flavor and texture in every bite, elevating simple ground chicken into a taco masterpiece that feels both authentic and innovative.Prepare for a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Each bite offers the satisfying crunch of a perfectly fried corn tortilla, yielding to juicy, well-seasoned ground chicken that's infused with a blend of garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper. The vibrant street corn slaw, with its creamy, zesty, and slightly spicy notes from lime, jalapeno, and chili powder, cuts through the richness beautifully, creating a balanced and utterly delicious taco experience. This quick and easy recipe is designed to be approachable for home cooks, delivering impressive results without fuss.While ground chicken is fantastic here, you could experiment with ground turkey or even plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian twist. Adjust the amount of fresh jalapeno to suit your spice preference, or omit it for a milder flavor. Don't have cotija cheese? Feta makes a decent substitute for a salty, crumbly texture. Extra cilantro is always welcome!These Street Corn Smash Chicken Tacos are perfect for a casual weeknight dinner, a lively gathering with friends, or a fun family meal. Serve them hot and piled high, perhaps alongside some extra lime wedges for an extra pop of freshness.

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