Tequila Chicken Chili Recipe

Name: Tequila Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon medium-hot pure chile powder; 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed; 1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup tequila; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup finely shredded basil leaves; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves; 2 teaspoons dried leaf basil; 2 teaspoons dried savory; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons masa harina; steamed rice, to serve; fresh fresh cilantro stem, for garnish; fresh lime wedge, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon medium-hot pure chile powder
1 tablespoon whole cumin seed
1 teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely shredded basil leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons dried leaf basil
2 teaspoons dried savory
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons masa harina
steamed rice, to serve
fresh fresh cilantro stem, for garnish
fresh lime wedge, for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, chile powder, cumin seeds, chile flakes, and coriander and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Add chicken, increase heat to high, and saute until no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring to break meat into rough chunks.
3
Stir in remaining ingredients except masa, rice, and garnishes.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is fairly thick, but still slightly liquid, about 1 1/4 hours.
5
Sprinkle in masa, stir and simmer until thick, about 15 minutes more.
6
Serve over steamed rice and garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

572

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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.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon medium-hot pure chile powder, and more.

Yes, Tequila Chicken Chili 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!

Tequila Chicken Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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