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The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch

The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch: A Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite
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Looking to impress your family and friends with a taco night? The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch is here to save the day! These delightful tacos feature crispy, tender chicken tenders paired with sweet, smoky grilled corn and topped with a zesty jalapeño lime ranch. Each bite bursts with bold flavors and textures that will transport you straight to a vibrant fiesta. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a lively gathering, this recipe is easy to prepare and offers endless customization options. Get ready to savor the joy of homemade tacos that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs. chicken tenders
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 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
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk (for frying)
  • 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 dairy-free cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1/2–1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (or use a plant-based alternative)
  • 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños (drained)
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
  • 3/4 cup cilantro (large stems removed)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • Flour tortillas (or corn tortillas if preferred)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken tenders in pickle juice and buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne powder, and hot sauce.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
  4. Grill corn until charred; cut off kernels once cooled.
  5. For the ranch dressing, mix mayonnaise, sour cream (or dairy-free alternative), ranch seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pickled jalapeños, jalapeño juice, cilantro, lime juice, and buttermilk until smooth.
  6. Assemble tacos by layering fried chicken on warmed tortillas with street corn and ranch dressing.

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