White (chicken) chilli

Serves: 6

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon canola or other vegetable oil

1 large onion, coarsely diced

2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped

600g skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut in 2cm cubes

1 tablespoon flour

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

330ml bottle lager

1 teaspoon salt-reduced chicken stock powder

2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

2-3 teaspoon chopped

Bottled jalapeño peppersbell peppersX

salt and pepper, to taste

Optional garnishes

chopped coriandercilantroX

diced avocado

diced tomato

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Instructions

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1 Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and beginning to brown.

2 Add chicken to pan. Stir-fry until chicken is lightly browned then sprinkle in flour, cumin, oregano and smoked paprika. Stir to combine and cook for about 1 more minute before adding beer, stock powder, beans and peppers (add smaller quantity first. Add more later if you want).

3 Stir to combine then cover loosely and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls as is with some crusty bread or topped with a garnish (optional).

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free varieties of flour, beer and chicken stock powder.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 253 cal

Kilojoules 1060 kJ

Protein 26 g

Total fat 8 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 3 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 630 mg

Calcium 80 mg

Iron 4 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.