Description
This Street Corn Chicken Chili perfectly marries the comforting heartiness of chili with the vibrant sweetness of street corn, making every bite a delightful adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and diced
- 6 to 8 ears corn on the cob, kernels cut from cob
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon)
- A few dashes hot sauce of choice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat for about a minute.
- Sauté the onions and peppers: Toss in the diced onion and diced jalapeños, sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the corn: Add the corn kernels and let cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Brown the chicken: Increase heat to medium-high, add ground chicken, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Season generously: Sprinkle in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in the broth: Add chicken broth and chicken base; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let chili simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Finish with lime and sour cream: Stir in lime juice, sour cream, and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
Optional toppings include more cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chili, street corn, chicken chili, comfort food, Mexican cuisine