White (chicken) chilli

Serves: 6
Time to make: 25 mins

Total cost: $ 17.40 / $ 2.90 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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).

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Kilojoules 1060kJ

Calories 253cal

Protein 26g

Total fat 8g

–Saturated fat 2g

Carbohydrates 15g

–Sugars 3g

Dietary fibre 6g

Sodium 630mg

Calcium 80mg

Iron 4mg

Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.