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The flavours of orange and cocoa in this recipe create a new twist on your traditional chili recipe. The combination of sweet and heat will have your guys cheering for more!
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 40 min

Ingredients

1 tbsp canola oil
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
1 onion(s), large, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp chili powder
4 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
2 tsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
19 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
zest of one orange
juice of one orange
hot pepper sauce, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
sour cream, for garnish
cilantro, fresh, chopped, for garnish

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook stirring often until browned.

  2. Add in onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cocoa. Cook until onions are soft. Add beans, tomatoes, orange zest and orange juice. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Top each serving with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Info

Per 340 g serving Amount
Calories270
Protein22 g
Fat7 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Carbohydrate29 g
Fibre8 g
Sugar8 g
Cholesterol65 mg
Sodium570 mg
Per 340 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium15
Calcium8
Iron20
Vitamin A40
Vitamin C70
Vitamin B626
Vitamin B1213
Folate49
Zinc25