South Beach Summer Chicken Chili Food

SOUTH BEACH SUMMER CHICKEN TAGINE

Steps:

• Chop 1 clove of the the garlic, lemon and 1 tablespoon of parsley to make a rough paste. Set aside.
• Mince remaining clove and mix with coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and pepper.
• Heat oil over medium then add chicken and brown for 4 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
• Again on medium, add onion and spices (not paste) and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes and lemon juice and scrape up the bits. Bring to a simmer then return chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini, olives, remaining lemon zest and parsley.
• Reduce heat to low, add paste, cook covered for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

EASY SUMMER CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, jalapeno, chili powder and cumin; stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, til vegetables have begun to soften, 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, beans and tomatoes and their juices; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add chicken. Return to simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Add salt or pepper if needed. Divide among 4 bowls and serve.

SOUTH BEACH SUMMER CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Stir together avocado, lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Heat oil over medium-high in a large saucepan. Add vegetables, chili powder, chiles and cumin. Cook until vegetables are soft for 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, beans and tomatoes then simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add chicken and remaining salt. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (7 minutes).
• Top with avocado.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook without moving until skin is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, turn chicken and lightly brown on other side, about 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; remove and discard skin.
• While chicken is browning, remove and discard ribs and seeds from 2 jalapeños; mince flesh.
• In food processor, process half of poblano chiles, Anaheim chiles, and onions until consistency of chunky salsa, ten to twelve 1-second pulses, scraping down sides of workbowl halfway through.
• Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Repeat with remaining poblano chiles, Anaheim chiles, and onions; combine with first batch (do not wash food processor blade or workbowl).
• Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from Dutch oven (adding additional vegetable oil if necessary) and reduce heat to medium. Add minced jalapeños, chile-onion mixture, garlic, cumin, coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
• Transfer 1 cup cooked vegetable mixture to now-empty food processor workbowl. Add 1 cup beans and 1 cup broth and process until smooth, about 20 seconds.
• Add vegetable-bean mixture, remaining 2 cups broth, and chicken breasts to Dutch oven and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until chicken registers 160 degrees (175 degrees if using thighs) on instant-read thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes (40 minutes if using thighs).
• Using tongs, transfer chicken to large plate.
• Stir in remaining beans and continue to simmer, uncovered, until beans are heated through and chili has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Mince remaining jalapeño, reserving and mincing ribs and seeds (see note above), and set aside.
• When cool enough to handle, shred chicken into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones. Stir shredded chicken, lime juice, cilantro, scallions, and remaining minced jalapeño (with seeds if desired) into chili and return to simmer.
• Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve.

SOUTH BEACH CHOCK-FULL-OF-VEGGIES CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers, mushrooms, onion,celery, and garlic. Cook about 7 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Add seasonings and continue to cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add beans and tomatoes with all their juices and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, until chili is fragrant and slightly thickened.