Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

    Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

    Grilled chicken topped with charred corn, cotija cheese, and lime crema.

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    30 minsMedium3 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    480

    Calories

    36g

    Protein

    52g

    Carbs

    14g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 1 lbChicken breast stripes
    • 1 cupCorn kernels
    • 9 smallCorn tortillas
    • 1/4 cupCotija cheese
    • 3 tbspSour cream

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Grill chicken with cumin and chili powder.

    2. 2

      Char corn in a dry pan until blackened in spots.

    3. 3

      Assemble tacos with chicken, corn, cheese, and a squeeze of lime.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 3Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories480

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 14g18%
    Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 75mg25%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 52g19%
    Dietary Fiber 4g14%
    Sugars 7.8g
    Protein 36g72%
    Vitamin A 200 IUVitamin C 8 mgCalcium 220 mgIron 1.8 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Mexican Street Corn Chicken Tacos

    • This recipe packs well for meal prep — store in airtight containers.
    • Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
    • Grate cheese fresh rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.

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