Ingredients

  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 T unsalted butter
  • 2 C chopped onion
  • 2 (4.5oz) cans of chopped green chilies
  • 1 t minced garlic
  • 2 t cumin seeds
  • 1 t ground coriander
  • 1/4 c vinegar (preferably cider vinegar)
  • 5 previously cooked chicken legs, shredded
  • 2 T brown sugar
  • 1 oz unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 (12oz) bottle chili sauce
  • 1 C chicken broth
  • 2 boxes cornbread mix (I use Jiffy)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 C milk (water or chicken broth also work well)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large skillet melt butter w/ olive oil over med.
  • heat.
  • Cook onion 'til soft.
  • Add green chilies, garlic, cumin and coriander.
  • Cook 3 to 4 min.
  • Add vinegar, scraping pan to loosen any caramelization.
  • Add chicken, brown sugar, chocolate, chili sauce, and chicken broth.
  • Stir to combine & check for seasoning.
  • Bring to simmer and stir, cooking gently till thickened.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Then mix cornbread with eggs and milk (or water with a pinch of sugar or even chicken broth) in a medium bowl.
  • Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray then add chicken mixture.
  • Top w/ cornbread mix, smooth.
  • Bake 'til cornbread is lightly golden brown on top (about 23 min).
  • Serve hot.
  • Feeds about 6 hearty portions at my house
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