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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with These Delicious MEXICAN STREET CORN CHICKEN TACOS Recipe

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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Cultural Context

Mexican street corn, or elote, is a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed during festivals and gatherings. These tacos combine the flavors of elote with chicken, making them a delicious and satisfying meal. The dish reflects the vibrant culinary culture of Mexico, where street food plays a significant role in daily life.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs chicken
2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
juice of one lemon
3 cups corn
1 red jalapeno
1 small onion
cilantro
mayonnaise
Crema micana
Chile and lime seasoning
black pepper
salt
tortillas
avocado salsa

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

Feta cheese is lower in fat and can be used as a substitute.

1

Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces.

2

Season chicken with chicken seasoning, garlic salt, olive oil, and lemon juice, then marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3

Heat a skillet on medium heat and add oil.

4

Add 3 cups of corn to the skillet and cook for 10 minutes.

5

Allow corn to cool completely after cooking.

6

Transfer corn to a bowl and add red jalapeno, small onion, cilantro, mayonnaise, Crema micana, lemon juice, Chile and lime seasoning, black pepper, and salt; mix well and refrigerate.

7

Cook marinated chicken in a hot skillet for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked.

8

Heat a griddle on medium-high heat, add oil, and cook tortillas until golden, flipping once.

9

Stuff tortillas with cooked chicken and top with the Mexican corn salad and avocado salsa.

Cooking Techniques

grillingshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

skilletgriddlemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

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Also Known As

Elote TacosCorn Tacos
Local Name: tacos de pollo elote callejero

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