Street Corn Chicken Chili
Savor the comforting taste of warm chili with a twist, combining ground chicken, fresh corn, and vibrant spices for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3-4 pieces jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
- 6-8 ears corn on the cob, kernels cut from cob
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
Main Ingredients
- 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)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Optional Toppings
- more cilantro
- crumbled cotija cheese
- chili powder
- lime wedges
Instructions
Preparation
- Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the diced onion, diced jalapenos, corn kernels, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ground chicken. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and additional salt and pepper as needed. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes, using a spatula to break apart the chicken as it browns and flavor melds with the aromatics.
- Pour in the chicken broth and mix in the chicken base. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, allowing the chili to thicken and the flavors to develop.
- Stir in the hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring gently until creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more chili powder, salt, or pepper if desired.
- Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and lime wedges if you like. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh corn for the best flavor, but frozen corn will work in a pinch. Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer jalapenos. For a thicker chili, let it simmer a bit longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g