Chicken and Roasted Poblano Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 poblano chiles
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 /2 to 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried fennel
  • 1 /2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 (10-ounce) bottle apple juice, preferably unfiltered
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, great Northern beans, or hominy (or combination), rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 /4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Garnishes: avocado slices, lime wedges
  • How to Make It
  • Step 1
  • Preheat oven to 500°.
  • Step 2
  • Step 3
  • Step 4
  • Remove bay leaves, and stir in cilantro; season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish, if desired.

Preparation

Step 1

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500°.

Step 2

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; add poblano chiles, and coat with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Roast at 500° for 15 to 20 minutes or until peppers look blistered, turning several times. Remove and let cool enough to handle. Peel and remove seeds. Do not rinse. Chop peppers.

Step 3

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and next 5 ingredients. Add chopped poblanos. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Stir in apple juice, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, and reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bay leaves, beans, and chicken, and cook 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Remove bay leaves, and stir in cilantro; season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish, if desired.