QUICK RED CHICKEN CHILI (WITH CHOCOLATE!)

Quick Red Chicken Chili (With Chocolate!) image

Provided by Um Safia

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 rotisserie-cooked chicken (medium store bought rotisserie)
2 quarts chicken broth
6 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola)
2 large brown onions, diced
2/3 cup chili powder (yes, it reallysays that! However start with 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (with juice)
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
6 -8 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons cornmeal

Steps:

Prepare the chickens by pulling all the meat from the bones and tearing into bite sized pieces. Reserve the bones and skin.
Combine the chicken bones and skin, chicken broth and 4 cups of water in a large pot and bring to a boil over a medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer until the bones release their flavour - about 30 minutes. Strain the broth into a large bowl, now discard the bones and skin.
Heat oil in a large roasting pan set over 2 burners on medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until soft - about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin and oregano, reduce heat to a medium-low & cook, stirring until spices are fragrant; 1-2 minutes.
Stir in chicken, tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to blend the flavours, for about 30-40 minutes.
Stir in the beans, garlic and chocolate, simmer to blend flavours for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the cornmeal over the chili, stir in and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes or until it has thickened up.
Turn off the heat, cover and let stand for about 5 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and serve immediately with your choice of accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.3, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 87.7, Sodium 947.9, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 39.7