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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Street Corn Chicken Tacos have all the great flavors of elotes combined with flavor packed chicken tacos! A smoky and spicy crema finishes off these light and healthy tacos. Corn tortillas filled with flavor packed grilled chicken, a charred street corn salsa, topped with chipotle crema sauce and crumbled cheese. These tacos are inspired by Mexican Street Corn(elotes)! I've never met a taco I would say no to, but these Mexican street corn chicken tacos are at the top of my list of must try tacos! They are so easy and addicting.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 525 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 corn tortillas (or flour)
  • 2 avocados (sliced)
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese (or feta, for garnish)
  • cilantro (for garnish)
Mexican Grilled Chicken
  • 6 chicken breast (boneless skinless, or thighs, approximately 2 lbs)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice (about 2 to 3 limes)
  • 2-3 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (canned, sauce only)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Street Corn Salsa
  • 2 cups corn (cooked, from corn on the cob, frozen or canned)
  • 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise, or sour cream)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup cilantro (or parsley)
  • ¼ cotija cheese (or feta, crumbled)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • ½ Jalapeño (seeds removed, finely diced, optional)
Mexican Crema (optional)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (or yogurt, sour cream, or Mexican crema)
  • 4 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (canned, sauce only)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl or Ziploc bag add the chicken. Top with the marinade ingredients (oil, lime juice, sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo, chili powder, cumin, chili flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper). Mix until evenly combined.
  2. Let marinate for 20 minutes, 4 - 5 hours is best, or overnight.
  3. For the corn salsa, if desired, for an additional smoky and beautiful color add the corn to a dry frying pan or skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until lightly charred.
  4. In a medium sized bowl add the corn and the remaining corn salsa ingredients (yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeno (optional), cotija cheese and green onions). Mix until evenly combined. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl combine crema ingredients and stir until combined. Set aside. Optional: add the crema to a squeeze bottle to easily drizzle over the tacos or serve the crema in a bowl and spoon over tacos.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat. Brush grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 6 - 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of chicken. Note: The internal temperature of the chicken needs to reach 165 degrees to be fully cooked.
  7. If using corn tortillas, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet. Place corn tortillas one by one in a skillet and soften in the oil for a few seconds. Remove and let drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm.
  8. If using flour tortillas wrap the tortillas in a damp kitchen towel and microwave for 15 seconds, or until warmed through.
  9. Assemble the tacos with chicken, street corn, fresh avocado slices. Top with with additional cotija cheese and cilantro. Drizzle the crema over the tacos and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition information includes the optional Mexican crema

Nutrition Information

Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 687mg (29%) Potassium 1226mg (35%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1551IU (31%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525

% Daily Value*

Calories 525kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 687mg 29%
Potassium 1226mg 26%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1551IU 31%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.