From above, it looks like an artist’s palette: soft green lettuce forming a verdant bed for the warm, toasted tortillas, filled with golden-brown chicken slices, topped by vibrant, charred corn salsa. Sprinkling of bright green, freshly chopped parsley finishes the picture.

Mexican Parsley-Roasted Chicken Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa

Name: Mexican Parsley-Roasted Chicken Tacos with Charred Corn Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: large bunch of parsley, 1 finely chopped; boneless chicken breasts, 4 pieces; ears of corn, 4 husks and silks removed; ripe tomatoes, 2 diced; small red onion, 1 finely chopped; jalapeno peppers, 2 seeded, finely chopped; lime, 1 juiced; soft corn tortillas, 12 pieces; bunch of cilantro, 1 chopped; extra-virgin olive oil, 4 tablespoons; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: August 11, 2025

This unique take on a Mexican-centric innovation leverages the versatile power of parsley to bring freshness and vibrancy to each bite. The use of late summer vegetables adds a crunch that pairs delightfully with the tender chicken.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large bunch of parsley - 1 - finely chopped
Boneless chicken breasts - 4 pieces
Ears of corn - 4 - husks and silks removed
Ripe tomatoes - 2 - diced
Small red onion - 1 - finely chopped
Jalapeno peppers - 2 - seeded, finely chopped
Lime - 1 - juiced
Soft corn tortillas - 12 pieces
Bunch of cilantro - 1 - chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil - 4 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍗🌿

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss chicken breasts with half the parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange chicken on a lined baking tray.
Step 2 - ⏲️🐔🔥

Slide the baking tray in the oven and roast the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
Step 3 - 🔥🌽🔪

While chicken is roasting, char corn on grill or stovetop over medium-high heat until slightly blackened. Once cooled, slice kernels off the cob.
Step 4 - 🍅🌽🌶️

Combine charred corn kernels, tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos, remaining parsley, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to make salsa. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5 - 🌮🔪🌱

Heat the corn tortillas until soft and pliable. Slice the cooked chicken and assemble tacos: layer chicken and salsa onto the tortillas. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Step 6 - 👩‍🍳🌮🍽️

Serve your delicious homemade tacos immediately for best taste.

Additional

Did you know? Parsley is more than just a garnish; it's packed with vitamins A, B, C and K and the flavonoids in it act as antioxidants. You can swap chicken for grilled shrimp or roasted jackfruit for a vegetarian twist. Children can help by assembling their own tacos. This dish goes well with a side of Mexican rice or guacamole.