1poundskinned & boned chicken breastscut into 1-inch cubes
2tablespoonscorn oil
4mediumonionschopped
2largegreen pepperscoarsely chopped
3largegarlic clovesminced
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonoregano
½teaspoonthyme
Salt
Pepper
½poundground round
2bay leaves
3tablespoonschili powder
3cansundrained tomatoes1 lb each
1smallavocadocut into 1/4-inch dice
1cupplain low-fat yogurt
⅓cupminced fresh cilantro or Italian parsley
Instructies
Wrap chicken and freeze until firm, but not solid.
Coarsely grind in a food processor, using on/off turns.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add onions, green peppers, and garlic.
Cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
Mix in cumin, oregano, coriander, and thyme.
Stir for 2 minutes.
Add chicken, ground round, and bay leaves.
Cook until meat and chicken are no longer pink, breaking up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Add chili powder.
Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add tomatoes, breaking up large pieces with a spoon.
Mix in tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Uncover, reduce heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently near the end and adding water if necessary to prevent burning.
Adjust seasoning.
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
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Sprinkle avocado with lemon juice.
Ladle chili into large soup bowls.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of yogurt in the center of each.
Top with diced avocado and minced cilantro.
Serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:Pair this flavorful chili with a crisp and refreshing white wine like a Chardonnay or a Viognier to balance the richness of the dish.