Buffalo Chicken Chili With Blue Cheese-Corn Mug Top

Name: Buffalo Chicken Chili With Blue Cheese-Corn Mug Toppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan (EVOO); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing; 2 lbs ground chicken; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin (half a palmful); 1 teaspoon ground coriander (one-third palmful); 6 ounces beer (your favorite brew); ¼ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 8 12 ounces jiffy-brand corn muffin mix; ⅓ cup milk; 1 large egg; 2 scallions, finely chopped; ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan (EVOO)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
2 lbs ground chicken
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin (half a palmful)
1 teaspoon ground coriander (one-third palmful)
6 ounces beer (your favorite brew)
¼ cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
8 12 ounces jiffy-brand corn muffin mix
⅓ cup milk
1 large egg
2 scallions, finely chopped
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)

1
Heat a medium Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat.
2
Add the olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter and melt together.
3
Add the chicken and cook, breaking up the meat, for 6 minutes.
4
Add the garlic, celery, onion, carrot and jalapeno.
5
Season with salt, pepper, cumin and coriander, and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Add the beer and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7
Concentrate the flavor of the beer by reducing the mixture over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the hot sauce and the tomato sauce.
9
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chili for 15 minutes.
10
Prepare the corn muffin mix with the milk and egg according to package directions for corn pancakes.
11
Stir the scallions and the blue cheese into the pancake batter.
12
Heat a nonstick griddle pan or large skillet over medium heat.
13
Nest a small piece of butter in a paper towel and rub over the pan.
14
Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter into the pan.
15
Cook the pancakes until bubbles form at the edges, then flip them and cook until golden all over, about 2 minutes per side.
16
You will have enough batter for about 20 pancakes.
17
Serve 2 pancakes with each mug of chili.
18
(I shove a second one in the mugs halfway through).
19
Serve extra mug toppers and hot sauce at the table.

880

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan (EVOO), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing, 2 lbs ground chicken, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken Chili With Blue Cheese-Corn Mug Toppers falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Buffalo Chicken Chili With Blue Cheese-Corn Mug Toppers

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