Description
Comforting Street Corn Chicken Chili that combines traditional chili with the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado oil for higher smoke point)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 medium Jalapeños (diced, adjust to heat preference)
- 2 cups Corn Kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 pound Ground Chicken (or substitute with ground turkey or pork)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (consider non-dairy alternatives for vegan option)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- to taste Hot Sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, jalapeños, and corn, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 7-9 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, paprika, and cumin. Cook for another 7-9 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and chicken base; bring to a boil. After boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 25-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Mix in hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes to let everything combine beautifully.
- Taste your creation and adjust the seasonings as necessary. Serve topped with fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, lime wedges, or your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Adjust the heat by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
- Consider using ground turkey or pork as a substitute for chicken.
- Non-dairy alternatives can be used for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg