not sure this can be topped. not kidding. not smart to not trust me. not cool.
Ingredients:- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole onion,diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size cubes
- 1 bottle (12 oz. bottle) good beer OR you can use low-sodium chicken broth (I used beer, and the chili's flavor is fantastic with it.)
- 1 can (14-14.5 oz. can) diced tomatoes (I used petite fire-roasted. Yum.)
- 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
- 1 can (14-14.5 oz. can) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14-14.5 oz. can) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14-14.5 oz. can) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- ¼ cup masa harina (*see below for my explanation....)
- 1 lime, juiced
- sour cream, for serving
- shredded cheese, for serving
- cilantro, for serving
- lime wedges, for serving
Okay, so masa harina is a corn flour. Bob's Red Mill brand makes masa, but I couldn't find it, so I purchased MASECA instant corn flour in the baking aisle at Dominick's. Pioneer Woman says you can substitute for all-purpose flour, but I strongly suggest you do not steer in that direction. The corn flour (masa harina) has a "tortilla taste" that makes the chili's flavor so fantastic. Trust me. Don't stop searching 'til you find it. You'll be sad if you don't use it in this chili.
Directions:
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat then add the onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until onions soften. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned. Add 3/4 of the beer/broth (9 oz.), reserving the rest, then cook for a couple of minutes to reduce.
Add the tomatoes, chipotles, beans, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir to combine, then cover the pot and SIMMER for 1 hour.
Combine the masa harina with the rest of the beer/broth (3 oz.) and stir to make a paste. Add this into the chili, along with the lime juice. Stir and cook for 10 more minutes or until thick.
Serve with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and another squeeze of lime!
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