Chicken and Black Bean Chili
A hearty tomato-based chili with tender chicken, black beans, sweet pepper, warm spices, lime, and cilantro.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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Step 2
Add the chicken and brown it on several sides, then transfer it to a clean plate; it does not need to be cooked through yet.
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Step 3
Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot. Cook over medium heat until softened.
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Step 4
Stir in the garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and tomato paste. Cook until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.
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Step 5
Stir in the crushed tomato, chicken stock, black beans, salt, and black pepper. Return the browned chicken and any collected juices to the pot, then bring the chili to a simmer over high heat.
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Step 6
Reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens and the chicken reaches 74°C internally.
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Step 7
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro. Serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat to 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- large pot of cooked food requiring prompt cooling