Chili Crisp Chicken and Corn Soup

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in, skin-on split chicken breast (Do not substitute boneless, skinless chicken breast; the bones and skin flavor the soup.)
• 1 can cream-style corn (Approximately 14.75 oz / 418 g; use cream-style corn rather than whole-kernel corn because it provides sweetness, starch, and body.)
• 4 cup water (Used instead of prepared broth or stock.)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 scallions (Thinly sliced, for garnish.)
• 2 tbsp chili crisp (For drizzling at the table; toasted sesame oil may be substituted.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the bone-in, skin-on chicken breast in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Skim away any foam that rises to the surface, then cook the chicken until the meat is tender and reaches 165°F / 74°C in the thickest part, about 25 to 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool briefly. Leave the cooking liquid in the pot; the bones and skin should have enriched the liquid and created the soup's base.

4. 4

   When the chicken is cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin and bones. Shred or tear the meat into bite-size pieces.

5. 5

   Add the cream-style corn and soy sauce to the pot of cooking liquid. Stir well and bring the soup back to a simmer.

6. 6

   Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Simmer until the corn is hot and the flavors are blended, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust with additional soy sauce if needed.

7. 7

   Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Top with the sliced scallions and drizzle each portion with chili crisp. Serve immediately.

Notes

The recipe does not use broth or stock; the bones and skin from the split chicken breast provide flavor and richness. Use cream-style corn, not whole-kernel corn, for the intended sweetness and consistency. Toasted sesame oil is an alternative to chili crisp, though it will not add the same heat.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• quick dinner
• one-pot
• spicy
• comfort food
• Asian-inspired