Quick Mexican Street Corn Wraps (Printable)
Grilled chicken, charred corn, cotija and lime crema rolled in warm tortillas for a vibrant, quick meal.
# What You 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 kosher salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables
08 - 2 cups corn kernels, grilled or drained if canned
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 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
16 - 1/4 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled or feta as substitute
→ Wraps and Assembly
17 - 4 large flour tortillas
18 - 1 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
19 - lime wedges, for serving
# How-To:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat, allow to rest briefly, then slice thinly.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine corn kernels, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, lime juice, and Cotija cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
04 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until flexible.
05 - Place a warm tortilla on a clean surface. Add a layer of shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced chicken, and a generous portion of the corn mixture. Roll tightly to form a wrap.
06 - Slice wraps in half if preferred. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy, tangy corn filling feels like a street food secret folded into dinner.
- It comes together so quickly, you can almost finish cooking before the song on the radio ends.
02 -
- If you rush the chicken and slice it right off the heat, all the juices escape—let it rest for a few minutes first.
- Mixing the corn salad ahead of time lets the flavors blend, transforming from good to great with just a little patience.
03 -
- Toast your tortillas directly over a gas flame for a few seconds for a subtle smoky finish.
- A sprinkle of fresh Cotija just before serving adds a hit of flavor and brings the whole wrap together.