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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch

The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch: A Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite
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If you’re in search of a mouthwatering meal that combines vibrant flavors and satisfying textures, look no further than these Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch. This recipe takes the classic taco to new heights, featuring crispy chicken tenders paired with smoky grilled corn and a zesty jalapeño ranch dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs chicken tenders
  • 5–6 ears of corn
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1/3 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, minced
  • 1/2–1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (or dairy-free option)
  • 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
  • 3/4 cup cilantro (large stems removed)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)

Instructions

  1. 1. Marinate chicken tenders in pickle juice and buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Prepare the coating by mixing flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl.
  3. 3. Fry marinated chicken in hot oil until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
  4. 4. Grill corn until charred; mix with mayo, garlic, lime juice, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, and spices.
  5. 5. For the ranch dressing, blend mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice until smooth.
  6. 6. Assemble tacos by layering tortillas with fried chicken tenders, street corn salad, and drizzling with jalapeño lime ranch.

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