Ever since fall hit my mind, and cooking has been all about soups, stews, and chili.
I really didn't realize how much so until I went into my freezer and counted how many I had frozen. Umm I think I had about 5 different kinds of chili, with numerous soups as well.
I have already made White Chicken Chili, Creamy White Chicken Chili with Roasted Poblano Peppers, and Game Day Chili just to name a few. So I decided to consult my sous chef (Kevin) about any ideas he might have.
He pointed out that I had yet to make a spicy chili. We both love spicy food, so I can't believe I hadn't come up with one yet. I was totally game for it.
I am not talking 5 alarm chili, we do value our taste buds. But a nice chili that warms you up and maybe breaks a little sweat. Ya, that sounded good!
So off to work I went and the final product?
A chili that brings the heat, just to the edge without going to far, with a mix of jalapeno, chipotle, and cayenne. You get that heat without the burn. The perfect chili with a nice cold beer.
This is our favorite chili to date and I think it will be yours too.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Kickin' Chicken Chili
Bring a bit of heat to the table with this delicious chicken chili!
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 1 hour and 45 MINStotal time: 1 hours and 55 mins
ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (I left the seeds in mine)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced plus 2 tablespoons of the sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, (I used Franks Red Hot)
- 2 tablespoons hot Mexican chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups chicken stock (plus more if chili is too thick)
Suggested Toppings
- Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- Chopped red onion
- Sliced jalapenos
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground chicken. Cook and stir occasionally until well browned all over, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic, onion, and jalapeno pepper. Cook 5 minutes. Add the chipotle pepper and sauce, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and beans, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat so the chili is gently simmering and cook, covered, until the chili is thick, about 1 1/2 hours. Stirring occasionally. If chili becomes too thick as it cooks, add more stock.
- Adjust seasonings if necessary and ladle into bowls and top with the remaining scallions and suggested toppings if desired.
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Your chili sounds fabulous. Great pictures. Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous bowl of chili! Sounds right up my alley, too!!!
ReplyDeleteNever had the hot Mexican chili powder, I bet that would give a good kick. Your chili looks delish!!
ReplyDeleteA nice chili that warms you up and maybe makes you break a little sweat sounds just right! love this!
ReplyDeleteWow, just beautiful!! I just love, love, love it!!
ReplyDeleteI was so curious about your recipe when you posted the title in the forum. There is a wing place near me that is called Kickin' Chicken so I wondered if it was a Buffalo style. Glad to see it is kickin' from the peppers and spices. Bring on the heat!
ReplyDeleteLove your title!
ReplyDeleteSpicy chili is the way to go!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a beautiful bowl of chili, if I do say so!
ReplyDeleteSome people argue about beans or no beans, to me a true chili is determined by it's ability to handle cheese on top!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh YUMMMM Bobbi! Such a delicious bowl of chili! The hotter the better for me! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis definitely looks a little kickin! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love Chicken Chili! Loving your version, got to love a good kick!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious chili! I've loving your topping of red onions!
ReplyDeleteYummy!! I love some heat to my chili too, though I have milder versions that I do thoroughly enjoy. Yours sounds like the perfect amount of fire!
ReplyDeleteThis chili looks like it would be the perfect spice level.
ReplyDeleteThis looks just so good - the perfect chili! ~ Bea
ReplyDeleteYummy! This is a chili I would love to have a bowl of right now! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think I need something spicy for dinner this weekend!
ReplyDeletePerfect recipe for spicy chicken lovers.
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