A lighter version of traditional chili featuring juicy chicken thighs, white beans, lime and avocado.
Course: Main Course, Soup
Author: Relish
Ingredients
Chili
1 1/2lbs.chicken thighsskin and bones removed
2tablespoonscanola oil
1medium onionminced
4clovesgarlicminced
2teaspoonskosher salt
1/2Mexican oregano
1teaspoonground cumin
1/2teaspoonground coriander
1teaspoonground guajillo chili powder
1teaspoonground chipotle
6cupschicken stock
10ouncescornthawed if frozen
4cupssmall white navy beanssoaked overnight and precooked for 30-40 minutes
Optional Toppings:
bunch cilantrominced
green onionsthinly sliced
avocadocut into medium sized pieces
lime wedges
Instructions
Heat canola oil in a heavy dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced onion. Stir and continue to cook over medium heat until soft; about 5 minutes.
While onion is cooking, cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Add chicken to onions, stir and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and salt. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 minute. Add Mexican oregano, cumin, coriander, guajillo chili powder and chipotle.
Add chicken stock and corn; stir to mix well. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Add beans and cook for another 30 minutes or until thickened.
Spoon into serving bowls, season with salt and pepper and serve with toppings.