January 27, 2012

Black Bean, Sweet Potato, Chicken Chili



This is a great, super easy and very healthy chili I whipped up. It made the house smell great and it tastes even better. The sweet potatoes give it a great texture and the orange ginger glaze adds very subtle flavor while the whole serranos add just a smidge of heat making it manageable even for kids!

2 medium to large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 serrano chili peppers poke several holes in each but leave whole
2 TBL olive oil
l lb (about 3 large) chicken breasts cut into chunks and browned in olive oil
2 small yellow onions diced
4 garlic cloves chopped
2 to 3 cups fresh tomatoes chopped or about 16 to 24 oz. canned diced tomatoes
2 cans black beans drained
4+ TBL chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c. unsalted chicken broth
1/2 c. Iron Chef orange ginger glaze (in the Asian section of the international isle)

Add everything to a crock pot and cook on high for 5 hrs or low for about 8 hrs. I served it with day old bread from Jimmy Johns. It made at least 6 to 8 servings.

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