Illustrated Recipe for "Back On My Feet"

This illustration was for a collaborative cookbook for the Back On My Feet, a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.

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My Four Bean Teriyaki Chicken Chili Recipe:

cook time: 30-6o min

difficulty level: 3/5

flavor level: 10/5

serves: 6-8

1/8 cup good olive oil, plus extra for chicken

1 yellow pepper, chopped

1 orange pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 (12oz.) fresh pineapple Chunks

3 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon oregano

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

dash of cayenne pepper

1.5 lbs. chicken breasts, cooked

4 (16-oz.) canned beans with liquid

1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce

1 (8-oz.) can tomato paste

3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce w/ pineapple juice

3 tablespoons Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce

1 healthy splash of Red Stripe

Directions:

Cook the onions in the oil over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, cayenne, and salt. Cook for 1 minute. over medium-high heat. Saute the red and green pepper and onion until tender. Add garlic, teriyaki, bbq, and the remaining seasonings.

Reduce heat and saute another one to two minutes. Add chopped chicken to pepper mixture and saute for another two to three minutes. Add beans, tomato sauce and tomato paste to the mixture. Bring to a low boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 30 minutes or until chili thickens.

prepare for....FLAVOR OVERLOAD