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Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe

Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe
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5 from 11 reviews

This Street Corn Chicken Chili is a hearty and flavorful twist on traditional chili, featuring tender ground chicken, sweet corn, and a blend of spices for a delicious meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

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

  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.

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Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Chili, Chicken Chili, Corn Chili, Mexican Chili

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