Description
Spicy street corn chicken chili blends Mexican street food magic with hearty comfort in one irresistible bowl. Zesty corn, tender chicken, and bold spices create a flavor explosion that will make weekend dinners deliciously memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 6–8 ears corn on the cob, kernels removed (about 4 cups)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3–4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
Finishing and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3/4 cup beer (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- Hot sauce to taste
- Cotija cheese (for garnish)
- Extra cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté onions, jalapeños, and corn in a large pot over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper until vegetables soften and become fragrant, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, diced chicken, and selected spices to the vegetable mixture, continuously breaking down chicken while cooking until it turns opaque and begins to brown, about 7-9 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, beer, and chicken base, bringing the mixture to a robust boil before reducing heat to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and develop for 25-30 minutes.
- Enhance the chili by stirring in hot sauce, creamy sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and bright lime juice, letting the ingredients integrate and warm through for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Taste and fine-tune seasonings as needed, then ladle into serving bowls and garnish with desired toppings for a robust and zesty street corn chicken chili experience.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels Adjust jalapeno and hot sauce quantities to match your spice tolerance, creating a milder or more intense chili experience.
- Protein Flexibility Swap chicken for ground turkey, shredded beef, or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences and protein needs.
- Alcohol-Free Option Replace beer with additional chicken broth or a non-alcoholic beer to maintain flavor depth while keeping the recipe alcohol-free.
- Creamy Texture Hack For an extra creamy consistency, blend a portion of the chili before adding final toppings, creating a richer, more integrated sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg