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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Wraps

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Wraps: Quick, Flavorful, and Fun

Enjoy Mexican Street Corn Chicken Wraps, a quick and delicious meal that brings vibrant flavors to your lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be substituted with flank steak or pork tenderloin
For the Corn
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels or frozen
For the Tortillas
  • 4 10-inch flour tortillas for gluten-free option, use corn-free tortillas or lettuce wraps
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise swap with vegan mayo for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup sour cream coconut cream is a great substitute for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese or feta, leave out for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional
  • 1 medium avocado optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, slice into ½-inch wide strips, and toss in a bowl with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and cook the corn for 2-3 minutes until charred.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
  4. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and cook the chicken strips for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. After resting the chicken for 3-4 minutes, slice it into bite-sized pieces and combine with corn and drizzled sauce in a bowl.
  6. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave, then fill with the chicken and corn mixture, top with cheese, cilantro, and avocado, and roll up.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.

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