Southwestern Chicken Chili

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar 
• 30 ounce kidney beans rinsed drained canned
• 28 ounce canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
• 1 tablespoon chili powder 
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup bell pepper diced green ( 1)
• 1 tablespoon ground cornmeal finely
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red
• 1 cup onion chopped (1 medium)
• 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 0.3 cup strong coffee decoction brewed
• 3 tablespoons water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• dutch oven

Directions

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring often.
3. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add cilantro and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoes), stirring to combine; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
5. Combine masa harina and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
6. Add to chicken mixture, stirring well to combine. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.