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Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe

Mouthwatering Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Street Corn Chicken Chili is a comforting, gluten-free dish combining sweet corn and ground chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be substituted with avocado or canola oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced, yellow or white
  • 2 whole Jalapenos seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh, frozen or canned
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can be substituted with turkey, pork, or crumbled tofu
For Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder may mix with smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked is preferable
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
To Season
  • Kosher Salt
  • Pepper
For the Liquid Base
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Chicken Base optional
For the Creamy Touch
  • ½ cup Sour Cream non-dairy alternatives can work
Optional Enhancements
  • Hot Sauce optional
  • Cilantro fresh herb to garnish
  • 1 whole Lime Juice fresh is best
  • Cotija Cheese optional topping

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and jalapeños along with corn kernels. Season with salt and pepper, sauté for 7-9 minutes until onions are translucent.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Sauté for another 7-9 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add chicken base. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  4. Mix in hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice. Stir and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until creamy.
  5. Ladle chili into bowls, garnish with cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the chili to sit in the fridge overnight for best flavor enhancement.

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