Caribbean jerk chicken chili with black beans

Chicken second courses

This is my go-to recipe for chili cook-off contests. It's unique flavors set it apart from traditional chilis, without straying light years away from what people expect when they dig into a bowl of something called "chili." An added bonus: you cook it in your slow cooker (I have made it on the stove top, but it's flavors don't develop as deeply) so your house smells amazing all day. <br /> <br />This recipe came about via my husband's suggestion. The Joy Of Cooking has a recipe for Caribbean Black Bean chili that is quite good, but he (rightly) said it would be great with the inclusion of my mother's Caribbean Jerk Chicken. The recipes were fused, and this chili was born! <br /> <br />I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.