White Bean and Chicken Chili

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 lb

skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and diced ½ inch pieces

kosher salt

ground black pepper

medium onion, diced

stalks celery, sliced

large or 2 small jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed and diced

3 cloves

garlic, minced

bay leaf

1 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1/4 tsp

ground cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp

coriander

3 cups

chicken or vegetable broth

2 15 ounce cans

cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

15 oz

can white hominy, drained and rinsed

Serve with:

fresh lime wedges

fresh cilantro

avocado cubes

sour cream

your favorite hot sauce (I love Tabasco)