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BBQ Chicken Chili
For my BBQ Chicken Chili I decided instead of chunks of ground beef or steak, I would use chopped BBQ chicken and add it to one of my favorite chili recipes with an extra bump in bean power coming from chickpeas. Chili powder, chipotle, beer and other spices round out this spicy good family favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Chili:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp chili seasoning
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 chipotle pepper minced
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce that chipotle comes in
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 light beer Corona
- 15.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 15.5 oz can red beans, rinsed and drained
- 15.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 - 14 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 12 oz tomato paste
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat add the oil and sauté the onion for 5 minutes. Add the jalapeños and garlic and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Deglaze pot with Worcestershire sauce and stir to pick up browned bits on bottom of pot.
- Next add the remaining ingredients through tomato paste, stir to combine, cover and simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours. If there is too much liquid at this time, simmer to reduce with lid off for 15 minutes.
- While chili cooks start BBQ grill and heat to 350°F. Grill chicken breasts on each side, basting on each turn with your favorite BBQ sauce. I start with 3 minutes on one side with closed lid. Turn, baste, cover for 5 minutes more. Turn once again, baste, cover for 2-3 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 160°-165°F. Remove from grill and rest 5 minutes. Chop into bite sized pieces and add to chili.
- Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro (optional).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Sodium
956mg
(40%)
Potassium
669mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1195IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
9.7mg
(11%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 956mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1195IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.