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CHILI'S SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CHILI




Source of Recipe


Brian Kolodiej, vice pres. of culinary operations at Chili's Bar abd Grill, main office in Dallas,Tx.






Recipe Introduction


Great chicken chili.





List of Ingredients



• 1/4 c vegetable oil
  
• 1/2 c diced onions
  
• 1 1/3 c diced green bell pepper
  
• 1 T diced seeses jalapeno pepper
  
• 3 T fresh minced garlic
  
• 4 1/2 c water
  
• 8 tsp chicken base
  
• 2 tsp lime juice
  
• 2 T sugar
  
• 3 T cornstarch
  
• 3 T ground cumin
  
• 2 1/2 T ground chili powder
  
• 4 tsp ground paprika
  
• 4 tsp ground basil
  
• 2 tsp freahly ground cilantro
  
• 1 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp ground oregano
  
• 1/2 c crushed canned tomatillos
  
• 1 (4oz) can diced green chili, drained
  
• 2 (15 oz) cans navy beans or small white beans, drained
  
• 1 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, drained
  
• 3 lb diced ciiked chicken breast
  
• Shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish (optional)
  
• Torti;;a chips
  






Instructions



1. In 5-quart or larger pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and saute along with bell papper,jalapeno and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender. In another container, combine water, chicken base, lime juice, sugar, cornstarch and seasonings. Add to vegetable mixture. Add tomatillos and diced green chiles to pot, bring to boil. add beans and chicken; simmer 10 minutes. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream if desired, with tortilla chips on the side.
   
2. Yields about 4 quarts.