Chilies
Chili powder:
Spicy mango salsa
Sauté 1 tsp with 2 chopped shallots until soft. Stir in 1 grated firm ripe mango. Serve with Indian food.
Blackened chicken
Combine with equal amounts cocoa powder, honey and vegetable oil. Sprinkle generously over boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium until done.
Thai sweet chili sauce:
Everyday Asian
Brush over salmon fillets before roasting. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Spicy breakfast
Beat 2 eggs with 1 tsp sauce, then scramble in a pan. Serve with strips of Canadian bacon.
For more recipes with chilies, click here.
The very best of Chatelaine straight to your inbox.
Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.
Subscribe to Chatelaine!
Want to streamline your life? In our Spring 2025 issue, we’ll show you how—whether it’s paring down your wardrobe, decluttering your messiest spaces or spending way less time cooking thanks to an easy, mostly make-ahead meal plan for busy weeknights. Plus, our first annual Pantry Awards.