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The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch: A Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite

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Experience the vibrant flavors and delightful textures of The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch. Each taco perfectly combines crispy fried chicken tenders, sweet and smoky street corn, and a zesty jalapeño lime ranch dressing, turning an ordinary meal into a fiesta on your plate. Perfect for taco night with family or entertaining guests, these tacos are easy to customize for any occasion. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and bold taste that will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs. chicken tenders
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 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
  • 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 plant-based cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1/2–1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup cilantro, large stems removed
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (for dressing)
  • Flour tortillas (for tacos)

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken tenders in pickle juice for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne powder, and hot sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot. Dredge marinated chicken in the breading mixture and fry until golden brown (7-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  4. Grill the corn until charred, then cut kernels off the cob.
  5. Combine grilled corn with mayo, minced garlic, lime juice & zest, scallions, plant-based cheese, cilantro, diced jalapeño, chili powder & salt.
  6. For the dressing: Mix mayo, plant-based sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pickled jalapeños & juice until smooth.
  7. Warm flour tortillas and fill them with fried chicken topped with street corn mixture and drizzle with dressing.

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