Recipe: Gourmet Chicken Chili
Summary: The smokiness of the cumin in the delicious chili recipe is amazing. Chicken, onion, red bell peppers, jalapenos, corn and beans make this a delicious and healthy chili.
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Yellow Onions, chopped
- 1/8 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra for chicken
- 1/8 Cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Red Bell Peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
- 2 Yellow Bell Peppers, cored, seeded, and large-diced
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, or to taste
- 2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt, plus more for chicken
- 2 Cans Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes in Puree, (28 ounces), undrained
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves, minced
- 4 Split Chicken Breasts, bone in, skin on
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- For garnish: chopped Onions, Corn Chips, Grated Cheddar, Sour Cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, cook the onions in the oil until translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne, and salt.
- Cook for 1 minute more.
- Crush the tomatoes in batches in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
- Pulse 7 times.
- Add the tomatoes into the pot with the basil.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts which have been rubbed with olive oil on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, until just cooked.
- Let cool slightly.
- Separate the meat from the bones and remove the skin.
- Cut the pieces into 1/2 inch chunks.
- Add the chunks to the chili and simmer, uncovered, for another 20 minutes.
- Serve with the toppings, or refrigerate and reheat gently before serving.
Preparation time: 25 minute(s)
Cooking time: 1 hour(s)
Number of servings (yield): 6
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