Caribbean Jerk Chicken Chili With Black Beans

Name: Caribbean Jerk Chicken Chili With Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chili; 2 can black beans; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1/8 cup minced garlic; 1 minced habanero pepper (HOT, please wear gloves); 3 tablespoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 1.5 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; zest of one orange; zest of one lime; 1/2 tablespoon ground allspice; 1/2 tablespoon dried leaf thyme; 3/4 tablespoon cayanne pepper; 3/4 tablespoon ground sage; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; juice of two oranges; juice of one lime; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 2-3 cups water; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Toppings; sour cream; shredded mexican cheese; chopped cilantro; chopped green onions; lime wedges; cooked rice

Servings: persons

Chili
2 can black beans
1 medium onion, finely diced
1/8 cup minced garlic
1 minced habanero pepper (HOT, please wear gloves)
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1.5 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
zest of one orange
zest of one lime
1/2 tablespoon ground allspice
1/2 tablespoon dried leaf thyme
3/4 tablespoon cayanne pepper
3/4 tablespoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
juice of two oranges
juice of one lime
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
2-3 cups water
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Toppings
sour cream
shredded mexican cheese
chopped cilantro
chopped green onions
lime wedges
cooked rice

1
Make the spice mix. Add chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, black pepper, allspice, thyme, cayenne pepper, sage, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a bowl and stir until well combined.
2
Turn on a medium sized slow cooker and set to high. Add the diced onions, habanero, and garlic to the slow cooker. If you are choosing to cook on the stove top, cook 5-10 minutes in 1/4 c of olive oil. *Note: Habanero peppers are very spicy. Please take care to use gloves when mincing. Removal of seeds will help attenuate the heat. Alternatively you may use jalapeno peppers if you do not like spicy food.
3
Add the spice mix to the slow cooker. Zest the orange and the lime and add. Juice the oranges and lime and add. Stir to incorporate.
4
Add the black beans, crushed tomatoes, water, and chicken breasts to the slow cooker. Cook, covered, 3-4 hours on high (or 7-8 hours on low). Check liquid levels and adjust with more water if necessary.
5
When chili has cooked 3-4 hours, remove the chicken breasts and shred before returning to chili.
6
Serve over rice if desired, garnished with sour cream, cheese, cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chili, 2 can black beans, 1 medium onion, finely diced, 1/8 cup minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Jerk Chicken Chili With Black Beans 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!