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

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Indulge in these crispy Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeño Lime Ranch! Juicy fried chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy, zesty jalapeño lime ranch come together with sweet and spicy street corn in warm tortillas. Perfect for taco night or a crowd-pleasing meal!

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 6 small flour or corn tortillas
  • ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup Mexican street corn (corn, cotija cheese, mayo, lime juice, chili powder)
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Jalapeño Lime Ranch:

  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Marinate Chicken: Soak chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare Breading: In a bowl, mix flour, panko, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. In another bowl, whisk the egg.
  • Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dip in egg, then dredge in flour mixture.
  • Fry Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan. Fry chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Make Jalapeño Lime Ranch: Mix all ranch ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, add lettuce, crispy fried chicken, street corn, crumbled bacon, and cilantro. Drizzle with jalapeño lime ranch.
  • Serve: Enjoy immediately with extra lime wedges!

Notes

  • Use air fryer for a healthier version—cook at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeño and cayenne.
  • Swap flour tortillas for corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.

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