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These Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, offering a tantalizing culinary experience. With crispy fried chicken, smoky street corn salad, and zesty ranch dressing, each bite is a fiesta of taste sensations.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Tender Marinade:

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

For the 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)

For the Street Corn Salad:

  • 5–6 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
  • 1/2–1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the 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

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken Combine pickle juice and buttermilk. Marinate chicken tenders for at least 2 hours or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Prepare the Chicken Coating Set up two bowls with flour mixture and buttermilk mixture. Coat chicken in flour, buttermilk, and flour again.
  3. Fry the Chicken Heat oil to 350°F. Dredge chicken in flour and buttermilk mixture. Fry until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Make the Street Corn Salad Grill corn, then combine with mayo, garlic, lime, scallions, cheese, cilantro, jalapeño, chili powder, and salt.
  5. Blend the Jalapeño Lime Ranch Puree cilantro, jalapeños, and juice. Mix with mayo, sour cream, seasonings, lime, and buttermilk.
  6. Warm the Tortillas Fry tortillas until golden and pliable.
  7. Assemble the Tacos Fill each tortilla with chicken, corn salad, ranch, bacon, and garnishes.

Notes

  • Marinate longer for more flavor and tenderness.
  • Adjust spice levels for personal preference.
  • Prepare salad and ranch ahead for convenience.

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