Fried Chicken Corn Tacos (Print Format)
Crispy chicken, smoky bacon, and tangy street corn topped with creamy jalapeño lime sauce in soft tortillas.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
01 -
1.5 lb chicken tenders
02 -
1 cup pickle juice
03 -
0.5 cup buttermilk
→ Chicken Coating
04 -
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
05 -
0.25 cup cornstarch
06 -
1 tbsp garlic powder
07 -
1 tbsp paprika
08 -
2 tsp salt
09 -
2 tsp onion powder
10 -
2 tsp black pepper
11 -
1 tsp cayenne powder
12 -
2 tbsp hot sauce
13 -
1.5 cups buttermilk
14 -
Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
→ Tacos and Toppings
15 -
8 flour tortillas
16 -
Cooked crispy bacon, 1 strip diced per taco
17 -
1 cup prepared creamy jalapeño lime ranch (Chuy’s copycat)
18 -
2 cups prepared street corn salad
19 -
Lime wedges for serving
# Steps:
01 -
Combine pickle juice and buttermilk in a medium bowl. Submerge chicken tenders, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for optimal flavor.
02 -
In one medium bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
03 -
Pat marinated chicken dry. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk and hot sauce blend, and return to the flour mixture. Shake off excess and let rest for a few minutes until coating firms.
04 -
Heat peanut or vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet or deep fryer to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches of three to four pieces without overcrowding until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning occasionally.
05 -
Heat a few tablespoons of neutral oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook tortillas one or two at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and pliable. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
06 -
On each tortilla, place one fried chicken tender, a scoop of street corn salad, diced crispy bacon, and drizzle with creamy jalapeño lime ranch. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
# Tips:
01 -
For best flavor, allow chicken to marinate overnight. Use separate hands when coating to prevent flour clumps.