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Delicious crispy street corn chicken tacos served with fresh toppings.

Crispy Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Enjoy tender chicken in warm tortillas topped with a creamy, zesty street corn salad that adds a satisfying crunch to every bite. Quick and easy to make, these tacos are a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Salad
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For the Tacos
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken Consider using rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas Warm them to make pliable for filling.

Method
 

Prepare the Corn Salad
  1. In a bowl, combine the corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the Tortillas
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil.
  2. Warm the tortillas in the skillet until they’re pliable.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Assemble the tacos by placing shredded chicken and the street corn mixture onto each tortilla.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy street corn chicken tacos!

Notes

For added crunch, consider topping with diced radishes or crispy jalapeños. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and keep the chicken and corn mixture separate from the tortillas.