Ingredients

  • 1 (2 1/2 lb) turkey breast, bone-in, skin-on split, trimmed of excess fat and skin
  • 1 dash salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 medium jalapeno chiles
  • 3 medium poblano chiles, stemmed, seeded, cut into large pieces
  • 3 medium anaheim chilies, stemmed, seeded, cut into large pieces
  • 2 medium onions, cut into large pieces (2 cups)
  • 6 medium garlic cloves, minced (or pressed through garlic press)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
  • 14 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced
  • 4 scallions, white and light green parts sliced thin

Method

  • Season turkey liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking.
  • Add turkey, skin-side down, and cook without moving until skin is golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Using tongs, turn turkey and lightly brown on other side, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer turkey to plate; remove and discard skin.
  • While turkey is browning, remove and discard ribs and seeds from 2 jalapenos; mince flesh.
  • In food processor, process half of poblano chiles, Anaheim chiles, and onions until consistency of chunky salsa, 10 to twelve 1-second pulses, scraping down sides of workbowl halfway through.
  • Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
  • Repeat with remaining poblano chiles, Anaheim chiles, and onions; combine with first batch (do not wash food processor blade or workbowl).
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from Dutch oven (adding more vegetable oil if necessary) and reduce heat to medium.
  • Add minced jalapenos, chile-onion mixture, garlic, cumin, coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat.
  • Transfer 1 cup cooked vegetable mixture to now-empty food processor workbowl.
  • Add 1 cup beans and 1 cup broth and process until smooth, about 20 seconds.
  • Add vegetable-bean mixture, remaining 2 cups broth, and turkey breast (bone-side down) to Dutch oven and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until turkey registers 160 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer turkey to large plate.
  • Stir in remaining beans and continue to simmer, uncovered, until beans are heated through and chili has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Mince remaining jalapeno, reserving and mincing ribs and seeds (see note above), and set aside.
  • When cool enough to handle, shred turkey into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones.
  • Stir shredded turkey, lime juice, cilantro, scallions, and remaining minced jalapeno (with ribs and seeds if desired) into chili and return to simmer.
  • Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve.