California chili

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsChicken; cut up and browned
3tablespoonsOlive oil
4Garlic clove; sliced
3Onion; peeled and chopped
1teaspoonCumin seeds, whole
2Jalapeno pepper; seeded and chopped
2cupsChili sauce, prepared
4Tomato; chopped
2Green bell pepper; seeded and chopped
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1cupRed wine
Salt

Directions

Brown the chicken. Heat a large frying pan and add the oil. Saute the garlic, onions, cumin seeds and jalapeno peppers until the onions are clear. Add all to a heavy pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour.

This one has to be different. If it came from California it is expected to be unusual. Try this. No avocado, but chicken and a very mild chili sauce from a jar. It is really a great dish, although one should not confuse it with the old-line chili cookers' product. By Jeff Smith The Frugal Gourmet From the 12/04/1991 issue - The Springfield Union-News Meal-Mastered by Joe Comiskey 09/12/1992