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title: Chicken Ranchero Tacos
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chicken-ranchero-tacos-5cf039c93a938c000e5d7e3c
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: Milk, Soy, Wheat
tags: Quick, Comfort Food, Taco Night
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2400
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Customers love these tacos for their delicious taste and find them very satisfying.
  - theme: Portions
    text: These tacos are notably filling and make for a hearty meal.
image: "data/recipes/chicken-ranchero-tacos.jpg"
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Wash and dry all produce. Slice corn kernels off cob; discard cob. Dice @roma tomato{1%unit}. Halve, peel, and mince @shallot{1%unit}. Zest and quarter @lime{1%unit}. Roughly chop @cilantro{1%handful}.

Heat a drizzle of @vegetable oil{2%tbsp} and 1 tbsp @butter{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @corn on the cob{2%ears} and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred ~{5%minutes}. If corn begins to pop, cover pan. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a #medium bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp} and lime zest. Add water, 1 tsp at a time, until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Pat @chicken breast strips{8%oz} dry with paper towels; season all over with salt, pepper, and @southwest seasoning{1%packet}. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp @ancho chili powder{1%tsp}. Heat a drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through ~{5%minutes}.

To bowl with corn, stir in tomato, cilantro, and a few pinches of shallot. Taste and add lime juice, salt, and pepper. For a smoky kick, add a pinch of remaining ancho chili powder.

Wrap @flour tortillas{4%pieces} in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable ~{30%seconds}. Divide warmed tortillas between plates and fill with chicken, corn salsa, and crema. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.