Try our take on a Mexican Street Taco made with Just Bare Lightly Breaded Spicy Chicken Breast Fillets, air fried and paired with street corn salad and avocado crema served over greens. This easy and refreshing salad hits all the notes for taste, texture and color. The avocado crema lends a cooling effect for the spicy chicken and doubles as a dressing for the greens.
Servings 4
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Just Bare Lightly Breaded Spicy Chicken Breast Fillets
- Street Corn Salad
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup cilantro, minced
- ½ cup cotija cheese or crumbled feta
- ¼ red onion, small diced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream or greek yogurt
- ½ lime
- Avocado Crema
- 1 medium, ripe avocado, seeded
- 1 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ lime
- Salad
- 2 Heads Romaine Lettuce, cored and chopped into bite-sized pieces
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 733 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 29g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 23% | |
| Sodium 755mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 59g | 21% | |
| Protein 40g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Instructions
Chicken
- Cook chicken per instructions on the package.
Street Corn Salad
- Toss the corn with olive oil, black pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne.
- Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil if the holes are too large, otherwise place seasoned corn in the basket and cook in a preheated air fryer at 400°F for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until corn starts to brown.
- Remove corn from the air fryer, toss with 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp sour cream, ¼ cup of cotija or feta cheese, chopped cilantro, red onion, and the juice of half a lime. Use the remainder of cheese to garnish the salad.
Avocado Crema
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth.
- Adjust seasoning with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, fresh cracked pepper, and salt to taste.
Salad Assembly
- In a serving bowl, add a base of chopped romaine (about 2-3 cups), followed by a serving of Mexican street corn salad (1 cup), and 1 Lightly Breaded Spicy Chicken Breast Fillet.
- Garnish the salad with 2-3 tablespoons of avocado crema and serve with your favorite tortilla chips – enjoy!