Friday, February 8, 2008

Recipe: Chicken Chilli

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins, washed and cubed
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice
2 cans Great Northern beans (16 oz) drained and rinsed well
juice of 1 lime
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, or fresh
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

PREPARATION:

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. When oil is very hot, add onion and garlic; saute until onion begins to brown, Add cubed chicken and brown on all sides; add chopped jalapeno, coriander, cumin, crushed tomatoes and beans.

Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes; add juice of one lime and stir in the corn kernels. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cook chicken chili, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes longer; serve with sour cream, chopped red onion and chopped cilantro.

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