Chef John's Green Chicken Chili

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Season chicken thighs with salt on both sides.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Transfer 1/2 the chicken to a dry, nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl. Brown the rest of the chicken. Let cool to room temperature before cutting.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine salsa verde, green chilies, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro in a blender. Blend, starting on low and finishing on high, until sauce is very smooth and bright green.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and transfer back into the bowl. Combine chicken pieces, accumulated juices, and the green sauce into a pot. Season with cumin, chipotle pepper, black pepper, oregano, and salt.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Rinse out blender with a splash of water and pour into the pot. Mix together and set heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until chicken is tender, depending on size of chicken pieces, about 1 hour. Stir in kidney beans and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)