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copycat chipotle corn salsa in a serving bowl

Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This copycat recipe for Chipotle's corn salsa tastes just like the original. It's slightly sweet and slightly smoky, and you can make it as spicy as you'd like it to be.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 poblano pepper (Note 1)
  • 3 cups corn kernels (about 3 fresh ears of corn, recommended) (frozen or canned work too)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced small
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 large bunch
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced small
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (2-3 limes)
  • Corn chips for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to broil. Place the corn and poblano on a baking sheet and broil on high for 10 minutes, flipping every 2-3 minutes. You could also grill them both on an open flame, either outside or inside on a grill pan, for 10 minutes, flipping every few minutes. If you’re using frozen corn, heat it according to the package directions. Or drain and rinse the canned corn.
  • Remove them from the oven and immediately place the poblano in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap to steam it. Allow the corn to cool slightly. Now is a good time to chop and prep the rest of the ingredients.
  • Add the jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion to a large bowl. Remove the corn from the cob with a sharp knife or a corn peeler and add it to the bowl. Add a generous amount of kosher salt and the lime juice and toss to combine.
  • Remove the poblano pepper and transfer it to a cutting board. Dice small and add it to the corn salsa. Toss to combine, taste, and add more salt and lime juice as needed.
  • Serve right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Recipe Equipment

Baking Sheet
Large or medium bowl

Notes

Note 1. Poblano Pepper. Chipotle shared a recipe on TikTok for their corn salsa that did not include a poblano pepper. However, the recipe on their website includes poblano as an ingredient and as someone who has eaten their corn salsa hundreds of times, I know it’s in there. Omit this if you’d like!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.3g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 234mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 5.9g | Vitamin A: 13.9IU | Vitamin C: 29.1mg
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