Kickin' Chicken Chili Recipe: Proper Comfort - Chef YoYo

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp, 5g)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional, for heat - about 1 tbsp, 5g)
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes (680g)
• 1 tbsp chili powder (15 ml)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (5 ml)
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat - 1 ml)
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (425g)
• 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml)
• 1 tsp brown sugar (5g)
• 1/2 tsp salt (2.5g), or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (1ml), or to taste
• Shredded cheddar cheese (optional garnish)
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional garnish)
• Chopped fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
• Diced avocado (optional garnish)
• Lime wedges (optional garnish)