Tequila Lime Chicken Chili - Cook-off Winner
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Recipe type: Entree
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Serves: 6-8
 
This is a healthy detour from the standard chili recipe.
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken tenders (cut in about 1” chunks)
  • 1 large can green tomatillos (chopped in food processor)
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 large or 2 small green peppers chopped
  • 2 cans green chilies drained (4 oz.)
  • 2 cans small white beans drained
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 tbsp ground chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • 3 cans chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup Cuban Style Mojo Citrus Marinade (optional)
  • 2 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice (optional)
  • ¼ cup tequila (optional)
Instructions
  1. In Dutch oven heat about ¼ cup oil.
  2. Add onions, green pepper and garlic.
  3. Saute for about 3 minutes and add chicken tenders.
  4. Cook until chicken is white (about 5 minutes).
  5. Add chicken broth and seasonings and bring to a boil.
  6. Add green tomatillos, diced green chilies and white beans.
  7. Simmer 10 – 15 minutes.
  8. Add brown sugar, marinade, lime juice and tequila.
  9. Continue simmering for 15 minutes.
  10. Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with cold water and add to chili to thicken.
Recipe by Top Rated Kitchen | Knives, Cookware, Appliances, Gadgets at https://topratedkitchen.com/best-white-chicken-chili-cook-off-recipe-favorite/