Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeño Lime Ranch. These mouthwatering tacos feature crispy fried chicken paired with sweet, smoky street corn and a zesty jalapeño lime ranch dressing that elevates every bite. Perfect for taco nights, family dinners, or casual gatherings, this recipe is incredibly easy to customize to suit your taste preferences. With minimal prep time and a delightful blend of textures, these tacos are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fried chicken tenders (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup street corn (grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice)
- 4–6 small tortillas (flour or corn)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the fried chicken according to package instructions or cook homemade chicken until crispy. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grilled corn with mayonnaise and cotija cheese; add lime juice and mix well.
- Fry bacon in a skillet until crispy; crumble into small pieces.
- Mix ranch dressing with jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, and cilantro in another bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side. Assemble by layering lettuce, fried chicken pieces, street corn mixture, crumbled bacon, and drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out ingredients like using shrimp instead of chicken or adding avocado for extra creaminess. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of jalapeño used in the ranch dressing.