Smoked White Chicken Chili on the Drum Smoker

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Smoke chicken breast over indirect heat until cooked through, about 1-1.5 hours.

Shred the smoked chicken and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and jalapeño; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes to meld flavors.

Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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