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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos
grace bellamy

Irresistibly Crunchy Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos Recipe

A vibrant recipe for Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos combining bold flavors and comforting textures.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Chicken Tenders
  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 1 cup Pickle Juice
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Hot Sauce
  • Peanut Oil/Vegetable Oil for frying
  • 4 Flour Tortillas
  • 1 cup Street Corn Salad
  • ½ cup Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Copycat Sauce
  • 2 Lime Wedges

Method
 

  1. Marinate Chicken: Submerge the chicken tenders in a mix of pickle juice and buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor and tenderness.
  2. Prepare Flour Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne powder, and some hot sauce. This will create a flavorful coating for your chicken.
  3. Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together more buttermilk and hot sauce. This will keep your coating moist and delicious.
  4. Fry Chicken: Dip each marinated chicken tender first into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk/hot sauce mix, and back into the flour mixture. Fry in hot oil at 350°F until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Pan-fry Tortillas: In a skillet, heat a splash of neutral oil on medium heat. Fry each flour tortilla until golden brown and pliable, about 30 seconds per side.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Warm up the tortillas and fill them with crispy fried chicken, a generous scoop of street corn salad, and drizzle with creamy jalapeño sauce. Serve with lime wedges on the side for a fresh kick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • Marination Magic: Allow the chicken to marinate overnight if possible. This enhances flavor and tenderness, resulting in juicy fried chicken.
  • Double-Dip Delight: For extra crunch, consider a double-dip in the wet and dry mixtures before frying.
  • Temperature Check: Use a thermometer to ensure your oil is at 350°F before frying.
  • Skillet Secret: When pan-frying tortillas, don’t skip this step!
  • Avoid Crowding: Fry chicken in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady.
  • Sauce it Right: Drizzle or dollop on the creamy jalapeño sauce just before serving.

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