California Chicken Chili

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time:1 hour
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Equipment

  • large frying pan

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken pieces cut up and browned
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves sliced
  • 3 onions peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups prepared chili sauce
  • 4 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup red wine
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Brown the chicken pieces in a large frying pan.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced garlic, chopped onions, whole cumin seeds, and chopped jalapeno peppers.
  • Saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the browned chicken pieces to the pot along with the prepared chili sauce, chopped tomatoes, chopped green bell peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or chopped green onions if desired.
  • Enjoy this unique California-style chicken chili!

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:
Pair this unique chili with a light and fruity wine such as Pinot Noir or a crisp Chardonnay to complement its flavors.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 10 g
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Course Chicken / Chili / Main Dish
Cuisine American