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Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos
Delicious tacos featuring marinated grilled chicken, charred corn, fresh salsa, and a creamy jalapeno lime cashew sauce for a flavorful street-style experience.
Ingredients
Sazon Chicken
- 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional) (only if you like heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Corn
- 2 ears of corn, washed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Salsa
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup finely diced cilantro
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 lime juiced
Jalapeno Lime Cashew Sauce
- ½ cup raw cashews
- ⅓ cup water, plus more to thin if necessary
- 1 medium jalapeno, seeded
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
For serving
Instructions
- Soak cashews in warm water for 2 hours, then blend with water, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, salt, and onion powder until smooth.
- Marinate chicken with oil, spices, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
- Grill corn and chicken until charred and cooked through, then chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cut corn off the cob, mix with salsa ingredients, and toss.
- Char tortillas if desired, then assemble tacos with sauce, chicken, corn salsa, jalapenos, and extra sauce.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight and char the tortillas for added smoky flavor.