Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 5 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped onions
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh Anaheim chilies* (about 4)
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
  • 5 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 6 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 12 tomatillos,** husked, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips
  • *Also known as California chilies. Available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
  • **A green tomato-like vegetable with a paper-thin husk. Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Method

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Coat with flour.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add half of chicken to skillet and saute until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to large pot.
  • Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and garlic; saute until onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer to pot with chicken.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add Anaheim chilies and green bell peppers.
  • Saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to pot with chicken.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet.
  • Saute half of corn until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to pot with chicken.
  • Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and corn.
  • Add chicken broth, tomatillos, oregano, chili powder, cumin, paprika and cinnamon sticks to pot.
  • Bring liquid to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens and flavors blend, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Refrigerate until cool.
  • Cover and keep refrigerated.
  • Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
  • Mix cilantro into chili.
  • Transfer to large serving bowl.
  • Garnish with tortilla chips and serve.