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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Why choose between a delicious taco and a side of elote, when you can have it all in one bite? Grilled chicken, roasted corn, and a spicy avocado crema drizzled on top, the perfect bite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Mexican Street Corn Salsa

  • 1½ cups charred corn off the cob
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup green onion chopped
  • ⅓ cup cotija cheese
  • ⅓ cup white onion diced fine

Spicy Avocado Crema

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup avocado ranch optional, regular ranch works
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Tacos

  • 10-12 small flour tortillas
  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast
  • ½ tbsp chili powder
  • ⅓ tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium avocados pitted and sliced

Instructions
 

Mexican Street Corn Salsa

  • If you can find charred corn in the freezer section (I get mine from Trader Joe's) use that to save time! If not, take 3-4 ears of corn and coat them with oil and stick them over an open flame on the grill, a gas stove burner, or under a broiler for about 3 minutes per side. Carefully cut the kernels off the cob.
  • Combine the kernels with the remaining ingredients for the "salsa" and set aside.

Spicy Avocado Crema

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the crema, adjusting seasoning and lime juice as needed.

Tacos

  • OPTIONAL: I prefer my tortillas slightly charred, so I either place them in a hot, dry cast iron skillet for about 1-2 minutes per side, or hold them over an open flame for about 1 minute per side. If not, feel free to microwave them under a damp towel for 30 seconds to make them pliable
  • Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Cook on a grill or on the stove over medium heat, about 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°
  • Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes and then slice into strips.
  • TO ASSEMBLE: Layer each tortilla with a few strips of chicken, a heaping tablespoon of the corn salsa, 2-3 slices of avocado, and a drizzle of the crema. Enjoy!
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