Street Corn Chicken Tacos (Printable Version)
Flavorful sazon chicken, grilled corn, avocado salsa and jalapeño lime cashew sauce combine in these delicious summer tacos.
# Ingredients:
→ Sazon Chicken
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
→ Grilled Corn
11 -
2 ears of corn, cleaned
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
→ Salsa
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1 avocado, diced
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1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup finely diced cilantro
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1/4 cup finely diced red onion
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1 lime, juiced
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Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
→ Jalapeno Lime Cashew Sauce
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1/2 cup raw cashews
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1/3 cup water
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1 medium jalapeno, seeded
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1 clove garlic
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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Freshly ground black pepper
→ Serving
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8 soft corn tortillas
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Extra thinly sliced jalapenos
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Extra cilantro
# Steps:
01 -
Soak cashews in 2 cups of warm water for at least 2 hours. Alternatively, boil cashews in water, turn off heat, and let them sit for 30 minutes. Drain before use.
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Blend drained cashews, water, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice, salt, onion powder, and black pepper in a blender until smooth. Add more water for desired consistency. Set aside.
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In a bowl, coat chicken with olive oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
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Drizzle corn with olive oil and rub with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Preheat grill to 400°F. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked, about 15-20 minutes. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
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Cut corn off the cob and mix with avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Char tortillas, if desired. Add sauce, chicken, and corn salsa to each tortilla. Top with extra jalapenos, cilantro, and another drizzle of sauce. Serve and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Chicken can be baked in a 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Corn can be roasted on a foil-lined baking sheet at 375°F for 25 minutes.