Description
Mexican street corn meets hearty chicken chili in this flavor-packed dish. Smoky, spicy, and creamy, the recipe blends zesty corn, tender chicken, and bold seasonings for a comforting meal that draws you into culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables and Peppers:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3–4 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and diced
- 6–8 ears of corn, kernels cut from cob
Spices, Liquids, and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup beer (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- A few dashes of hot sauce, to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Optional Toppings:
- Additional cilantro
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Extra chili powder
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a substantial culinary vessel over moderate temperature, introducing diced onions, sliced jalapeños, and golden corn kernels with a delicate sprinkle of seasoning.
- Sauté the vegetable medley, stirring periodically, allowing them to soften and release aromatic essences for approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and ground chicken, complementing with a robust blend of chili powder, smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and additional seasoning.
- Diligently break down the chicken while cooking, ensuring thorough browning and complete preparation over 7-9 minutes.
- Pour vibrant chicken broth and optional beer into the simmering mixture, elevating the liquid base and creating depth of flavor.
- Allow the chili to gently bubble and meld together, reducing heat and permitting a slow simmer for 25-30 minutes to develop rich, complex notes.
- Enrich the chili with zesty hot sauce, creamy sour cream, freshly chopped cilantro, and a bright splash of lime juice.
- Continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Carefully assess and fine-tune seasoning, adjusting with additional chili powder, salt, and pepper to personal preference.
- Serve the steaming chili adorned with optional garnishes like verdant cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, a dusting of chili powder, and tangy lime wedges.
Notes
- Jalapeños bring a spicy kick, so adjust quantity based on heat preference for a personalized chili experience.
- Beer adds depth to the broth, but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version without compromising flavor.
- Breaking down ground chicken while cooking ensures even browning and prevents clumpy texture.
- Simmering for 25-30 minutes allows flavors to meld and develops a rich, complex taste profile.
- Garnish with fresh toppings like cotija cheese and cilantro to elevate the chili’s visual appeal and add contrasting textures.
- Taste and adjust seasonings at the end to create a perfectly balanced dish that suits your palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg