Description
Flavorful tacos featuring grilled chicken marinated in zesty spices paired with a delicious street corn salad for a vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 1/3 cup Canola Oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 cups Cooked Corn
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 6 to 12 Corn Tortillas
- 1 Avocado
- 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
- Chili Powder to taste
- Cumin to taste
- Garlic Powder to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cilantro to taste
- Jalapeño to taste
- Green Onions to taste
- Garlic Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix canola oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine cooked corn with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, and garlic salt.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Warm tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Slice grilled chicken into strips and assemble on tortillas with the street corn mixture, sliced avocado, cotija cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and taco sauce as desired.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken longer if possible. Use fresh ingredients for enhanced taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg