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Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos Recipe

Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (2 tacos each) 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos are bursting with flavors from sazon marinated chicken, grilled corn, avocado salsa, and a zesty jalapeno lime cashew sauce, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a delicious meal any day of the week!


Ingredients

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Sazon Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Grilled Corn:

  • 2 ears of corn, washed
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Salsa:

  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup finely diced cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste

Jalapeno Lime Cashew Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/3 cup water, plus more to thin if necessary
  • 1 medium jalapeno, seeded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For Serving:

  • 8 soft corn tortillas
  • Extra thinly sliced jalapenos
  • Extra cilantro

Instructions

  1. Soak the Cashews: Soak the cashews in warm water for at least 2 hours or speed up by boiling for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Make the Sauce: Blend soaked cashews, water, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, salt, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth. Add more water if needed.
  3. Marinate the Chicken: Mix chicken with olive oil, spices, and marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
  4. Prepare the Corn: Season corn with oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Grill Chicken and Corn: Grill corn and chicken until cooked through.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Cut corn off the cob, mix with salsa ingredients, char tortillas, and assemble tacos with sauce, chicken, corn mixture, and toppings.

Notes

  • To bake the chicken: Bake marinated chicken thighs at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
  • To roast the corn: Roast seasoned corn on a sheet pan at 375-400°F for 25 minutes.
  • Customize and make ahead for convenience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg