Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe
A flavorful and hearty Street Corn Chicken Chili recipe that combines the sweetness of corn with the spiciness of jalapenos and chili powder, topped with creamy sour cream and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a cozy night in or to feed a crowd at a gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chili:
- 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 (I used Better Than Bouillon)
- a few dashes hot sauce of choice
For Serving:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Optional toppings: more cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapenos, corn kernels, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 9 minutes stirring a few times.
- Step 2: Add the garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, paprika, cumin, more kosher salt, and pepper. Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring and breaking apart the chicken with a spatula.
- Step 3: Add the chicken broth, beer (if using), and chicken base. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Add the hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice. Cook 5 to 10 more minutes.
- Step 4: Taste for seasoning and add more chili powder, kosher salt, and/or pepper if needed. Serve with toppings such as more cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the chili by adding more or less hot sauce and jalapenos.
- Feel free to customize the toppings to suit your preferences – avocado, diced tomatoes, or tortilla strips would also be great additions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Chili, Chicken Chili Recipe, Corn Chili, Spicy Chili
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