Country Moose Cuisine Corner – Hawaiian Chicken Chili

By Dawn Potter

• 1/2 stick butter or margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large can diced tomatoes
• 10-15 cloves garlic (4-5 tablespoons), minced
• 3-4 stalks celery, chopped fine
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1-2 small cans Water Chestnuts, loosely chopped
• 1/2 small can Chipotle Peppers, diced or puréed
• 3 tablespoons Chili Powder
• 1 tablespoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 1 large jar Picante Sauce (or Salsa)
• 1 packet Taco Sauce
• 1 bottle Honey BBQ Sauce
• 1 bottle Chili Sauce
• 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar (if desired)
• 1 large can Tomato Paste
• 3 cans Chili Beans
• 1 large can Crushed Pineapple
• 2 cans whole kernel corn
• 1 large can Pineapple Chunks
• 1 can Pineapple Tidbits
• 4-6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, boiled and cubed up

Bring 4-6 Chicken breasts to boil in separate pot.  Once done, remove from water and let cool on a plate.

In a LARGE pot, melt butter and add onion, peppers, garlic, and celery and sauté until soft.  Add diced tomatoes and let simmer.  In a blender, place Chipotle peppers and pulse until finely pureed and add to pot.  Add Water Chestnuts, Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Ginger, Picante Sauce, Taco Sauce packet, BBQ Sauce, Chili Sauce, Brown Sugar, and Tomato Paste.  Simmer 15-20 minutes until well cooked.  Add Chili Beans, Crushed Pineapple, Pineapple Chunks, and Corn.  Bring to boil, and add cubed chicken breast meat.  Simmer until well cooked and enjoy!

This recipe makes a large amount.  Let cool and put in containers and put in the freezer.  Bring one out in the morning for lunch.

For a great drink to enjoy with Chili, you might try a Paloma:

• 1 shot of Tequila
• 4 oz. Grapefruit Soda
• Twist of Lime

Enjoy both recipes anytime. The Country Moose has a great variety of dishes and glassware that would go well with these dishes. Stop by the shop and browse through the several options available of dishes and glassware that will fit your menu needs. Every day brings a new and unique collection that is fun and beautiful, and will make your meal appetizing and appealing.

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13294 State Route 38, Richford
(607) 280-9750