Chicken Chili with Tequila and Lime
Source of Recipe
posted by sneezles
List of Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves -- minced
- 2 cups onion -- chopped
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, no skin, no bone, R-T-C -- cut into small pieces
- 4 cups low-sodium defatted chicken broth
- 2 cans tomato sauce -- (15 oz) *see Notes
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup lime juice -- about 6 large limes
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried basil -- crumbled
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons dried savory
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 3 tablespoons bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- In a large soup kettle, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander. Cook until onions are softened.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Stir in tomato sauce, paste, tequila, lime juice, cilantro, and remainder of seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasonings if needed. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and slice of lime.
Final Comments
*can use diced canned tomatoes
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