Ground Chicken Mexican Corn Recipe
Ground Chicken Mexican Corn Recipe – an easy and flavorful meal packed with bold spices and fresh ingredients. A perfect choice for a quick, tasty dish.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
Ground Chicken:
- 1 lb
Sweet Corn:
- 1 cup fresh, canned, or frozen
Onion:
- 1 small finely chopped
Garlic:
- 2 cloves minced
Diced Tomatoes:
- 1 can 14 oz
Olive Oil:
- 1 tablespoon
Chili Powder:
- 1 teaspoon
Cumin:
- 1 teaspoon
Smoked Paprika:
- ½ teaspoon
Salt:
- To taste
Black Pepper:
- To taste
Lime Juice:
- Juice of 1 lime
Cilantro (optional):
- ¼ cup chopped
Instructions
Cook the aromatics:
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, stirring frequently until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Brown the ground chicken:
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned.
Season the dish:
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let the spices toast for about 30 seconds to release their full flavor.
Add the corn and tomatoes:
- Mix in sweet corn and diced tomatoes, stirring well. Let everything simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors together.
Finish with lime juice:
- Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice for a fresh, tangy finish. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro.