Street Corn Tacos

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chicken tacos, mexican street corn, street corn tacos

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: people

Calories: 454kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

These Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos put a fun twist on elotes or grilled Mexican corn on the cob that's slathered in a tangy cream sauce and sprinkled with chili powder. Plus, they come together in just 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Mexican Street Corn

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ears corn shucked, kernels removed
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons cotija cheese crumbled
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 jalapeno seeded and minced
1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt to taste

Chicken

2 chicken breasts thinly sliced (about 1 pound)
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Tacos

1 package flour tortillas warmed
1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)

Instructions

Mexican Street Corn

Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add corn, season to taste with salt, and cook without moving until charred on one side, about 2 minutes. Toss corn, stir, and repeat until charred on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl and clean skillet.
Add mayonnaise, cheese, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder and toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.

Chicken

Heat oil in the same skillet used for corn over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Stir to combine and sautee until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.

Assembly

Top tortillas with Mexican street corn and chicken and sprinkle with chopped red onions, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Tip: How to Get Corn Off the Cob

First shuck your corn and then seek out that bundt pan that’s buried way in the back of your cupboard. Place the corn, stalk side down into the hole of the bundt pan and then cut around the cob. The kernels will fall right down into the pan and will make for much easier cleanup. You won’t have to be chasing those kernels all over the place.

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