Quick Mexican Street Corn Wraps (Printable Version)
Grilled chicken and zesty Mexican street corn with Cotija and lime, wrapped for a quick, satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meat
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Marinade
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
08 - 2 cups corn kernels, grilled or canned and drained
09 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
10 - 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely diced
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Sauce
12 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1/4 cup sour cream
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled or feta
→ Wraps & Assembly
17 - 4 large flour tortillas
18 - 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
19 - Extra lime wedges, for serving
# Method:
01 - Blend olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Coat chicken breasts with the marinade and set aside for 10 minutes.
02 - Grill or pan-fry chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let the chicken rest before slicing thinly.
03 - In a bowl, combine corn kernels, chopped red onion, diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, lime juice, and Cotija cheese. Mix until fully incorporated.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until pliable.
05 - Arrange a tortilla on the work surface. Layer with shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced cooked chicken, and a generous spoonful of the street corn mixture.
06 - Roll each tortilla tightly. Slice in half if preferred and serve with additional lime wedges.
# Expert Tricks:
01 -
- It secretly turns leftovers and pantry finds into a superstar meal you'll crave again tomorrow.
- The quick grilling fills the kitchen with irresistible aromas, but you only need one pan and zero fuss.
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- If you skip the resting step after cooking the chicken, you lose all the flavorful juices and wind up with dryness—ask me how I know.
- Warming the tortillas just a bit makes them pliable and prevents breakage when you roll the wraps.
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- Cubing the chicken before marinating gives you faster, more flavorful grilling.
- Sprinkling a pinch of extra Cotija just before rolling adds rich, salty bursts in every bite.