Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe
A hearty and flavorful street corn chicken chili recipe featuring tender ground chicken, sweet corn kernels, and a blend of chili spices, simmered to perfection and finished with creamy sour cream, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a zesty kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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 and black pepper, to taste
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground chicken
Spices & Flavor
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon)
- A few dashes hot sauce of choice
Finishing & Garnish
- 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 Aromatics & Vegetables: Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the diced onion, diced jalapenos, corn kernels, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Add Garlic, Chicken & Spices: Stir in the minced garlic and ground chicken. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and additional salt and pepper as needed. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes, using a spatula to break apart the chicken as it browns and flavor melds with the aromatics.
- Add Liquids & Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and mix in the chicken base. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, allowing the chili to thicken and the flavors to develop.
- Finish the Chili: Stir in the hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, stirring gently until creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more chili powder, salt, or pepper if desired.
- Serve: Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and lime wedges if you like. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier chili, leave some jalapeno seeds in or add extra hot sauce.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a different protein option.
- If fresh corn isn’t available, frozen corn kernels can be used, drained well.
- Adjust sour cream quantity or substitute with Greek yogurt for a tangier finish.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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