Quick Mexican Street Corn Wraps (Print Version)
Grilled chicken, creamy street-corn mix, crisp lettuce and lime wrapped in warm tortillas for a fast, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
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 salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
08 - 2 cups corn kernels, grilled or canned and drained
09 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
10 - 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely diced
11 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
→ 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 substitute feta cheese
→ Wraps and Assembly
17 - 4 large flour tortillas
18 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
19 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
02 - Grill or pan-fry the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing thinly.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, chopped red onion, diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, lime juice, and Cotija cheese. Stir until evenly mixed.
04 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until soft and pliable.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat. Add a layer of shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced chicken, and a generous amount of the corn mixture down the center.
06 - Roll each wrap tightly. Slice in half if desired and serve with extra lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Bursting with flavor, this wrap makes you feel like you snuck away to a street market in Mexico City.
- Everything comes together in just half an hour, so you get all the satisfaction with minimal time at the stove.
02 -
- I once tried to assemble these with cold tortillas, and the wraps cracked open on me—never again.
- Doubling the lime in the corn mix (by accident!) turned out to be a flavor upgrade I now do intentionally.
03 -
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing locks in those tasty juices every time.
- Mixing the corn mixture just before assembly keeps it extra vibrant and creamy.