*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Dark Chicken Chili

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chili                            Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      tb            Peanut oil
   2                    Ancho peppers
   1                    Chipotle pepper or another
                        - smoked chili pepper
   1      c             Beef broth -- defatted
   2                    Onions -- finely chopped
   2      lb            Chicken -- skinless, boneless,
                        - in large chunks
  40      ml            Garlic -- minced
   2      ts            Ground cumin
   1      ts            Dried oregano
   1      ts            Dried thyme
     1/2  ts            Ground cinnamon
   1      c             Dark beer
   1      tb            Tomato paste
                        Salt -- to taste
                        Pepper -- fresh ground,
                        - to taste

In a heavy skillet, heat the oil until barely hot. Roast the pepper
in the hot oil for 1 minute or less,just until they brown lightly.
Remove the peppers from the oil and cool. Let oil remain in skillet.
Stem and seed the cooked peppers, break into small pieces and grind
in blender or spice grinder.

Bring the broth to a boil and add the ground chilies. Remove from the
heat and allow to steep while you proceed with the recipe...

Add the onion to the oil remaining in the skillet. Cook until lightly
browned. Add the chicken and stir until the meat loses its raw look.
Add the garlic, cumin, oregano, thyme, and cinnamon, and stir for
another 10 seconds. Add the broth chili mixture, beer, and tomato
paste. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately over warm
rice and/or beans...

Yield: 6 Servings


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