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Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeño Ranch

Indulgent Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeño Ranch

A flavor-packed adventure of Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Bacon and Jalapeño Ranch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup pickle juice tangy brine
  • ½ cup buttermilk adds richness
For the Chicken Breading
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour crunchy coating
  • ¼ cup cornstarch extra crispy texture
  • spices (garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, salt, pepper) adjust for spice level
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce adds a spicy kick
For Assembly
  • 1 pound chicken tenders fried to golden perfection
  • 4 strips bacon adds crunchy richness
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas soft and warm
  • 2 cups street corn salad fresh topping
  • jalapeño ranch sauce drizzle to tie flavors together
For Frying
  • peanut or vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pickle juice and buttermilk to create a brine. Submerge chicken tenders and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl. In another bowl, blend remaining buttermilk with hot sauce.
  3. Preheat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F.
  4. Dredge each chicken tender in seasoned flour, dip in spicy buttermilk, and coat with flour again.
  5. Fry coated chicken tenders for 7-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Toast flour tortillas in a skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
  7. Assemble tacos with a tortilla, fried chicken, street corn salad, and jalapeño ranch sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These tacos are best served fresh for optimal texture and flavor.

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