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Indulge in the ultimate fusion of flavors with these Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos topped with Jalapeño Lime Ranch. A perfect blend of crunchy fried chicken, sweet street corn, and zesty ranch, creating a fiesta in every bite.

Ingredients

Chicken Tender Marinade:

  • 1.5 lbs. chicken tenders
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

Chicken Coating:

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • Peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)

Street Corn Salad:

  • 56 ears of corn, husked and grilled
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 1/3 cup sliced scallions
  • 1/3 cup grated cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1/21 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Jalapeño Lime Ranch:

  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
  • 3/4 cup cilantro, large stems removed
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk

Additional Ingredients:

  • Flour tortillas
  • Bacon (1 strip per taco, cooked and diced)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the ChickenCombine pickle juice and buttermilk. Marinate chicken tenders for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Prepare the Chicken CoatingSet up two bowls: one with flour and seasonings, the other with buttermilk. Coat chicken in flour mixture, dip in buttermilk, then coat again.
  3. Fry the ChickenDredge coated chicken and fry in oil until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Make the Street Corn SaladGrill corn, then mix with mayo, garlic, lime, scallions, cotija, cilantro, jalapeño, chili powder, and salt.
  5. Blend the Jalapeño Lime RanchPuree cilantro, jalapeños, juice, then mix with mayo, sour cream, seasonings, lime, and buttermilk.
  6. Warm the TortillasFry tortillas in oil until pliable and golden.
  7. Assemble the TacosLayer tortillas with chicken, street corn salad, ranch, bacon, and garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Marinate longer for richer flavor and tenderness.
  • Adjust spice levels for personal preference.
  • Components like corn salad and ranch can be made a day ahead for convenience.

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