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Oscar night chili

February 24, 2013 by Mary Frances 12 Comments

Spicy chicken chili in a Le Creuset pot for a terrific Oscar night dinner party.
I made this chili yesterday because I was making chicken broth at the same time, (from a roast chicken carcass that I had cooked on Wednesday) and I thought, well this would be easy because the chili calls for two and half cups of broth. It is a fairly quick recipe, so you still have time to make it today. (And your broth does not have to be homemade, although it is better.) Served in warm wide soup bowls with some hot cornbread and topped with some fresh onions, cheddar cheese or sour cream, you have a perfect dinner to watch the Academy Awards with tonight!

So I was all excited to share this with you today. (Last night I was busy with the gallery show opening that my painting was in – a terrific turnout with support from our friends!) And then I said, wait a minute, didn’t I already do that last year? And a quick search said yes I did, for a football Sunday. But wait, I changed the recipe again! So here is my version from yesterday. Although I am serving it tonight, trust me, I tasted it yesterday and it is darn good.

Now, who do you want to win best picture? I’m betting on Lincoln. And I’m rooting for Sally Field for Best Supporting Actress. I thought she was terrific! (Yes, we like you, we really like you!) And if Alan Arkin doesn’t win Best Supporting Actor for Argo, I’ll be very upset. Let me know what you think.

SPICY CHICKEN CHILI- VERSION 2.0
– serves 4 – 5

2 tbs. canola oil
1 medium large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 of a large red pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2″ squares
1 lb. skinless chicken thighs (about 4), trimmed of all fat and cut into thin strips
1 tbs. plus 1 tsp. chili powder
1 tbs. ground cumin
2 tsp. dried oregano (preferable Greek oregano)
1 tsp. salt
2 jalapeño peppers, ribs removed, chopped, with some seeds
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with their juice
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1  15 oz. can drained and rinsed pinto beans
1  15 oz. can drained and rinsed black beans
1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper

Suggested garnishes:
Chopped cilantro
Grated sharp cheddar cheese
Minced onion
Sour cream or unflavored low fat Greek yogurt

In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onion, garlic and red pepper; cover, stir and cook until they soften, about 12 minutes. This makes the onion lovely and sweet.Onions, garlic and red pepper sauteeing in a Le Crueset Dutch oven.

Increase the heat to moderate and stir in the chicken strips. Cook until they are no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Add the jalapeños, the tomatoes with their juice, and the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Uncover the saucepan and stir in the beans and black pepper. Simmer until the chili is thickened, about 15 minutes longer. Serve topped with your favorite garnishes.

Wedges of warm cornbread are always great with chili. Or serve the chili over rice.

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  1. William McLeod says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    And the Oscar goes to: SPICY CHICKEN CHILI- VERSION 2.0

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      February 24, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Very cute!!!

      Sent from my iPhone

      Reply
  2. johnnysenough hepburn says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    -Why have I never thought of cooking chili chicken? It’s never occurred to me before now. And I love that you use both pinto and black beans, both of which I can readily buy. This’ll be for sometime next week as I have this weeks lunches in my head already.
    -Have a good pre Oscar night! Or is it tonight? Don’t think so.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      February 24, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      It’s tonight!!

      Sent from my iPhone

      Reply
  3. Rilla Z says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    It looks and sounds like it’s fantastic! I’m going to try it.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      February 27, 2013 at 12:30 PM

      You won’t be sorry! 🙂

      Reply
  4. afracooking says

    February 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Oh I still have some stock left from some chicken soup I made the other day! And this chili looks fabulous@

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      February 27, 2013 at 12:30 PM

      A great way to use up your stock! Please let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  5. yummychunklet says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Perfect for Oscar night!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      February 27, 2013 at 12:30 PM

      It was!

      Reply
  6. jwcwong says

    March 8, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    why the hell is it that my black beans never get cooked?!
    anyway.. try this easy and comforting recipe!
    http://onechineseincolombia.com/2013/01/23/sweaty-chicken/

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      March 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Do you soak them overnight before cooking?

      Reply

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