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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food right to your kitchen. These tacos feature marinated grilled chicken, topped with a zesty street corn mixture, creamy avocado slices, and crumbly cotija cheese. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy taco recipe is customizable to suit all taste preferences.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts (or tenderloins or thighs)
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup Canola Oil (or EVOO)
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice (about 2 to 3 limes)
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 2 cups Cooked Corn (from corn on the cob or frozen white corn)
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1/2 Jalapeno (chopped)
  • 2 Green Onions (sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 6 to 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 to 2 Avocados (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
  • Cilantro (for garnish)
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 3 Tablespoons Taco Sauce (or more depending on spice preference)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken by mixing canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the street corn topping by combining cooked corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeno, green onions, and garlic salt in another bowl.
  3. Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet until soft.
  5. Assemble each taco with slices of grilled chicken, street corn topping, avocado slices, cotija cheese, sour cream, and taco sauce as desired.

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