Loaded Street Corn Tender Plate Recipe

Help to delight and excite customers with this recipe for a Loaded Street Corn Tender Plate featuring Tyson Red Label® Golden Crispy Chicken Tenders, which are an excellent source of protein.¹ Prepared to serve as an appetizer or personal entrée, this dish is filled with tender, crispy chicken tenders paired with chili-lime seasoned fries and elote. Served with chipotle-lime crema for dipping and sides of cotija crumbles, freshly sliced jalapeño and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

¹A product is considered an excellent source of protein under USDA regulations when it contains 20% or more of the Daily Reference Value for protein per Reference Amount Customarily Consumed. See 9 C.F.R 381.454

Step 1: Preheat convection oven to 375°F.

Step 2: Place chicken pieces in a single layer on a parchment lined sheet pan. Place the sheet pan into the oven for 9-10 minutes. Remove from heat and hold warm.

Step 3: Place chili-lime seasoned fries on one side of service dish. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime wedge over top of fries. Place remaining wedges in side cup for service and set aside.

Step 4: Place cooked tenders in service dish, on side without fries. Garnish tenders with sprinkle of cotija cheese and cilantro. 

Step 5: Pair plate with side cups of elote, chipotle lime crema, cotija cheese, and lime wedges. 

Step 6: Garnish with fresh jalapeño slices. Serve immediately.

Alternate Directions: Chicken Tenders - Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F. Cook tenders, from frozen, for 3:30-4:30 minutes. Remove from heat and hold warm for service.

Sub-Recipe Directions

Elote

Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, crema (or sour cream), lime juice, salt and garlic powder and stir until well combined. 

Step 2: Add grilled corn kernels; toss until well coated in sauce.

Step 3: Fold in cotija cheese.

Step 4: Transfer mixture to service side dish.

Step 5: Sprinkle with chili-lime seasoning and garnish with chopped cilantro. 

Step 6: Serve as needed.

Chili-Lime Seasoned Fries

Step 1: Sprinkle freshly cooked fries with chili-lime seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 2: Sprinkle salt and sugar evenly over top of fries. 

Step 3: Hold hot for service.