Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos combine the vibrant flavors of grilled chicken and elote-style corn for a delicious taco experience. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this tacos recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

The recipe is easy to follow and features fresh ingredients, making it a great choice for taco lovers looking to try something new.

Delicious Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

This recipe features seasoned grilled chicken topped with a creamy corn mixture, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, all wrapped in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Additional lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Season the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Prepare the Corn Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well to combine.
Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Place sliced chicken on each tortilla, top with the corn mixture, and garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges.
Serve: Enjoy the tacos immediately while warm.