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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch

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Experience a fiesta of flavors with these Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos topped with Jalapeño Lime Ranch. Each bite combines the crunch of perfectly fried chicken, the sweetness of grilled corn, and the zesty kick of jalapeño ranch dressing. This recipe is designed for anyone looking to elevate taco night or impress dinner guests with a vibrant, satisfying meal. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste, these tacos are a sure crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs. chicken tenders
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 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
  • 5–6 ears of corn, husked and grilled
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1/3 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/3 cup grated cotija cheese (or substitute)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1/2–1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • Flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Marinate 1.5 lbs of chicken tenders in a mix of 1 cup pickle juice and 1/2 cup buttermilk for at least 8 hours.
  2. Prepare the coating by mixing 1.5 cups flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne powder, and hot sauce in a bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
  4. Grill 5-6 ears of corn until charred; cut kernels off.
  5. Mix mayo, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and buttermilk for the dressing.
  6. Assemble tacos with fried chicken pieces and grilled corn on warm tortillas; drizzle with jalapeño lime ranch.

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