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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch combine crispy fried chicken tenders, smoky street corn salad, and a tangy jalapeño lime ranch sauce. This flavorful fusion is perfect for any taco night, offering crispy, creamy, and spicy elements all in one delicious bite.
For the Chicken & Marinade:
1.5 lbs chicken tenders
1 cup pickle juice
½ cup buttermilk
For the Chicken Coating:
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1.5 cups buttermilk
Peanut oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Street Corn Salad:
5–6 ears of corn, husked and grilled
⅓ cup mayo
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lime, juiced and zested
⅓ cup sliced scallions
⅓ cup grated cotija cheese
¼ cup cilantro, minced
1 jalapeño, diced
½–1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Jalapeño Lime Ranch:
¾ cup mayo
¾ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup pickled jalapeños (adjust to taste)
2 tablespoons juice from pickled jalapeños
¾ cup cilantro (large stems removed)
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ cup buttermilk (or milk as a substitute)
For Assembly:
6 flour tortillas
1 strip bacon, cooked crispy and diced (1 strip per taco)
Neutral oil (for pan-frying tortillas)
Lime wedges, for serving