Ingredients

  • 2 lb. dry Northern white beans
  • 4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 large diced onions
  • 1 (27 oz.) can chopped mild green chili peppers
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 gal. chicken stock, preferably fresh, but canned can be used
  • 3/4 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. ground oregano
  • 1 Tbsp. onion salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp. seasoned salt
  • 1 pt. draft beer or 1 (12 oz.) bottle

Method

  • Soak beans overnight in cold water.
  • Wash chicken and cover with 1/2 spice mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in skillet.
  • Saute onions until translucent.
  • Add chiles, garlic and spices and saute 1 minute.
  • Drain beans and add beans and stock to pot.
  • Add onions, spice mixture and beer.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Dice chicken into quarter-sized pieces.
  • Add to stock. Simmer.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serves 10 to 12.