RECIPE: ISO of y'all southwesterners.... Rec: Smoked Chicken Chili from Weber's Recipe of the Week

RECIPE:

florisandy

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This looks very good to me and I want to try it soon!

Smoked Chicken Chili

Serves: 4 to 6

Prep time: 15 minutes

Grilling time: about 30 minutes

Special equipment: 12-inch cast-iron skillet

2 handfuls hickory wood chips, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 4 ounces each

1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices

Extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt

Ground black pepper

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons flour

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed

1-1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen

1 tablespoon ancho chile powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F). Drain and scatter the wood chips directly over lit charcoal or put them in the smoker box of a gas grill, following manufacturer's instructions.

2. Lightly coat the thighs and onion slices with oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the thighs and onions over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the meat is firm and the juices run clear and the onions are tender, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or twice. Transfer to a cutting board and cut the thighs and onions into 1/2-inch chunks.

4. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add the flour and immediately stir it into the oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the broth, beans, corn, chile powder, oregano, and cumin. Mix well and bring the liquid to a simmer (cover the skillet if necessary). Adjust the heat to keep the liquid at a simmer. Add the chicken and onions and cook until slightly thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm.

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This is a good recipe, but as a Chili and Bean purist, I can't help it,

This should be called Chili Con Pollo, Frijoles, y Maiz. (pollo means chicken, frijoles = beans, maiz = corn)

Chili has beef, venison, elk, buffalo, etc.

Beans were added to Chili Con Carne to make it feed more people during hard times. (carne = meat)

The stew chili, is not be confused with the hot peppers called chile or chiles.

You did say ISO y'all southwesterners...Of course I would add MUCH more chili powder.

 
Ancho is a pretty mild chile, I'd mix a blend of cayenne and ancho, but as the original Joy

Of Cooking always advised, correct the seasoning. I'd add 2 T Ancho, and 1 t cayenne, at first, and when it is thickened, taste, see if you need more.

 
I just had a thought...it's about salt, as you correct the seasoning, you might need a bit more salt

 
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