The Ultimate Guide to Fried Chicken Street Corn Tacos with Jalapeño Lime Ranch: A Flavorful Fiesta in Every Bite
- 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
- Peanut or vegetable oil (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 cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/2–1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
- 3/4 cup cilantro, large stems removed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- Flour tortillas
- Bacon (1 strip per taco, cooked and diced)
- 1. Marinate the Chicken
- 2. Prepare the Chicken Coating
- Set up your breading station with two bowls
- 3. Fry the Chicken
- 4. Make the Street Corn Salad
- 5. Blend the Jalapeño Lime Ranch
- 6. Warm the Tortillas
- 7. Assemble the Tacos
- Layer each tortilla with