Description
A flavorful and hearty street corn chicken chili that combines tender ground chicken with fresh corn, jalapenos, and a blend of spices for a delicious, comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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, to taste
- 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
- 3/4 cup your favorite beer (optional)
- 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
Optional Toppings
- More cilantro
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Chili powder
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, jalapenos, corn kernels, kosher salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften.
- Cook Chicken and Spices: Add the minced garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, paprika, cumin, additional kosher salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking apart the chicken with a spatula and stirring occasionally until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Simmer Chili: Pour in the chicken broth, beer (if using), and chicken base. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes to develop flavors.
- Add Creaminess and Flavor: Stir in the hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Continue cooking for another 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning with more chili powder, kosher salt, or pepper if needed. Serve hot with optional toppings such as extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can omit the beer for a non-alcoholic version; substitute with additional chicken broth if desired.
- Adjust the number of jalapenos to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Kosher salt and pepper should be added gradually and tasted to avoid over-seasoning.
- Use fresh corn kernels for the best flavor, but frozen corn can be used as a substitute if fresh is unavailable.
- For a thicker chili, reduce the simmering liquid by cooking uncovered.
- This chili pairs wonderfully with cornbread or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
