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 peppers
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnishes
- chopped coriander
- 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).
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free varieties of flour, beer and chicken stock powder.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 253cal
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Kilojoules 1060kJ
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Protein 26g
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Total fat 8g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 15g
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–Sugars 3g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 630mg
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Calcium 80mg
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Iron 4mg
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.
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