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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos With Bacon And Jalapeno Lime Ranch Recipe

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These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeño Lime Ranch are packed with crispy, golden-fried chicken, smoky bacon, and a zesty homemade ranch sauce. Topped with flavorful street corn, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cheese, these tacos offer the perfect balance of crunch, spice, and creaminess.

Ingredients

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  • For the Fried Chicken:
    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup cornstarch
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Street Corn Topping:
    • 1 cup corn kernels (grilled or canned, drained)
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • ½ tsp chili powder
    • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • For the Jalapeño Lime Ranch:
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For Assembly:
    • 6 small flour or corn tortillas
    • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
    • Extra chopped cilantro, for garnish
    • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the Fried Chicken:
    • In a bowl, marinate chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
    • In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
    • Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, then fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  • Make the Street Corn Topping:
    • In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro. Stir well.
  • Prepare the Jalapeño Lime Ranch:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the Tacos:
    • Warm tortillas and layer each with fried chicken, street corn topping, crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of jalapeño lime ranch.
    • Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra spice, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
  • Use grilled chicken instead of fried for a lighter version.
  • Flour or corn tortillas both work well—choose your favorite!

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