Chipotle Chicken & Black Bean Chilli
This spicy and flavorful chipotle chicken dish is a comforting meal that is perfect for any day of the week. Tender chicken strips are simmered in a rich and smoky chipotle sauce, creating a hearty and satisfying stew. The addition of black beans adds a lovely texture and an extra layer of taste to the dish. Serve this delicious chipotle chicken with rice or tortilla wraps for a delightful meal that everyone will enjoy!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 onions , halved and sliced
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 2 green peppers , chopped
- 2 red chillies , sliced
- olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 6 skinless boneless chicken thigh fillets, cut into strips
- 4 tbsp chipotle paste (look for Discovery or Cool Chilli Co. in the world food aisle)
- 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
- 1 x 400g tin or carton black beans
- soured cream , to serve
- a small bunch coriander , chopped
- plain tortilla chips , to serve
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a shallow saucepan or casserole dish with a lid. Tip in the onions and cook over a medium-low heat for 5 mins until softened. Add the chicken and turn up the heat to medium. Stir in the garlic, a small pinch of sugar, the oregano, cumin seeds and some seasoning. Cook for a couple of minutes, then add the chipotle and cook for a few minutes more. Pour in the passata, 100ml water and add the stock. Season and bring to a simmer.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 40-50 mins, stirring occasionally until the chicken is tender. Shred the chicken into the sauce using two forks, then stir through the beans. Simmer for 5 mins more, then turn off the heat. Squeeze in the lime juice. Can be kept chilled for three days and frozen for up to two months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat. Serve with rice or tortilla wraps, and some coriander, feta, lime wedges and red onion on the side, if you like.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 256 calories
- Fat Content: 10 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 18 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 8 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 19 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.9 milligram of sodium
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