Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil in a 7 or 8-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers and becomes fragrant (about 1-2 minutes), add the diced onion and ¼ teaspoon sea salt. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and jalapeño to the pot. Sauté for 2 additional minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle the cumin over the mixture and toss everything together.
- Pour in the chicken broth and hot sauce, then nestle the chicken breasts into the liquid. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the charred corn. Heat the remaining 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cups of corn kernels and let them sit undisturbed for the first 2-3 minutes to develop char marks. Then stir and continue cooking for another 7-8 minutes (10 minutes total cooking time), stirring every 2-3 minutes. Look for golden-brown spots covering about half the kernels. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the street corn topping by combining jalapeños, minced red onion, red wine vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Toss well and let sit. Add the cotija cheese, chopped avocado, cilantro, and 1 cup of corn. Gently toss and set aside.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the broth and transfer to a cutting board. Turn heat to medium-low and stir the white beans and remaining charred corn into the broth. Let warm for 2-3 minutes while you shred the chicken using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes until it stops actively bubbling. Stir in the Greek yogurt until the chili thickens and becomes creamy.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and top generously with the street corn mixture. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier chili, keep the seeds in the jalapeños. If short on time, you can skip browning the corn, though it adds excellent flavor. The chili thickens as it sits - add extra broth when reheating if needed. Store street corn topping separately to maintain freshness. Reheat to 165°F internal temperature for food safety.
