Description
Street Corn Chicken Chili is a delightful blend of classic white chicken chili and the bold, vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn. This one-pot dish features tender ground chicken, sweet corn, and a medley of spices that come together to create a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With a quick prep time and customizable toppings, this chili is not only easy to make but also guaranteed to impress your guests. Serve it warm with a squeeze of lime and your favorite garnishes for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 to 4 jalapeno peppers (seeds removed and diced)
- 6 to 8 ears corn on the cob (kernels cut from cob)
- kosher salt, pepper
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup your favorite beer (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- a few dashes hot sauce of choice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Optional toppings: more cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion, jalapeños, and corn in olive oil for 7 to 9 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and optional beer; bring to a boil then simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice; cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, replace ground chicken with lentils or tofu and use vegetable broth. Feel free to adjust spice levels by varying the number of jalapeños or adding extra hot sauce.