Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium poblano chile, diced
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) white navy beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) hominy, drained
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Jalapeno-pepper sauce, such as green Tabasco, for serving (optional)
Preparation
In a large pot (5 quarts), warm oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, and chile; cook, stirring often, until onion softens, 3 to 4 minutes.
Cut browned chicken into 1/2-inch strips. Add chicken, broth, and beans to pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to an active simmer, and cook until chicken is very tender and chili has thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
Reserve 1/2 cup hominy to use as garnish; stir remaining hominy into chili. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls; garnish each serving with reserved hominy and cilantro, and drizzle with jalapeno sauce, as desired.
