Chicken Tacos with Corn and Cilantro
Quick and flavorful tacos filled with seasoned chicken, sweet corn, and fresh cilantro, topped with a drizzle of crema and a squeeze of lime. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- ½ cup crema or sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1 lb chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high; cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- 2
In the same skillet, add the 1 cup corn kernels and cook over medium-high, stirring, until lightly charred, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3
Warm the 8 tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, until soft and pliable.
- 4
Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken and charred corn. Top with chopped cilantro, a drizzle of crema, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 5
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and your favorite salsa on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
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