WHITE CHILI SURPRISE

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Flavorful and tasty, this is not your typical red chili.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 limes (including zest)
1/2 cup tequila
Red pepper flakes
1 lb great northern beans (3 16-oz cans will work ok if you don't want to use dry beans)
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
2 large onions chopped
5 cloves of garlic chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (4 oz) cans of green chiles
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups defatted chicken stock (canned will work all right)
3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream
Chopped fresh green onions

Steps:

  • If using dry beans, pick over the beans and rinse them. Cover beans with water by at least 3 inches and soak the beans for 24 hours. Change the water 1 time about 12 hours after the soaking process starts.
  • Remove fat and tendons from the chicken and place the chicken breast in a container that can be covered. Zest 1 of the limes and sprinkle the lime zest over the chicken breast. Using a lemon reamer, juice all 3 limes and pour the juice over the chicken breast. Pour the tequila over the chicken and add 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the chicken and marinate for 3 hours.
  • Heat olive oil in stock pot and add onion and saute for about 10 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, green chilis, cumin, cayene pepper, and cloves and saute for 10 minutes.
  • Add beans and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours. (If using canned beans, complete step 5 below and then add the cooked chicken and reduce simmering time.)
  • Heat grill after the chili has simmered for about 2 hours. Grill the chicken breast for 5 minutes and pour remaining marinade over the chicken breast on the grill. Turn the chicken breast and grill the second side for 4 minutes. Remove the chicken breast from the grill and cut into small cubes.
  • Add the cubed chicken and 1 cup of cheese to the chili and stir until the cheese melts.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with remaining cheese, chopped green onions, and sour cream. Salt to taste.

Ambree Bolin
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This chili is the best! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love serving it with a side of cornbread.


Jerome Horne
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this chili, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


abigal sagwidza
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This chili is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Md dalim Md dalim
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I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


mmythpt insaan
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This is my new favorite chili recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Riya Sheikh
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I thought this chili was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Mohammad Batiha33
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This chili was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some sour cream. Overall, it was a good chili.


Julian Tista
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Meh.


Niloy shoder
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This chili was delicious! I loved the creamy, flavorful broth and the tender chicken. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of chili recipes.


Renee Kistandu
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I was pleasantly surprised by this white chili. It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.


as multimedia
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This white chili surprise was a hit with my family! It had just the right amount of spice, and the chicken and vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.