How to Use chili in a Sentence

chili

noun
  • While chicken broils, in a large bowl, toss broccoli with chili paste and oil.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Fact is, jerky joins chili and sausage on the list of all-time favorite venison treats.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2019
  • What makes chili chili?Why does everyone else do it wrong by adding beans?
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In brief: The more chili peppers, the spicier the romance.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The chicken will also come with a new creamy chili pepper sauce, said the chain in a statement.
    Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2019
  • Next to chili, venison sausage is one of many hunters’ favorite venison dishes.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2019
  • And don’t forget the food: restaurants go all out, with lamb empanadas, lamb chili, lamb curry, and other morsels.
    Alex Schechter, National Geographic, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Shrimp vindaloo, though a bit underflavored, packed a pleasing punch of chili pepper.
    Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, 26 Nov. 2019
  • This dish of ground pork seasoned with lime, chili and mint somehow fell flat, despite the fresh ingredients called upon.
    Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2019
  • Most successful was the Korean sesame-gochujang version, a spicy chili paste studded with sesame seeds.
    Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • The za’atar-flecked tomato sauce is flavorful, though more chili and garlic would have added depth, and the eggs are delightfully runny.
    Daliah Singer, The Know, 10 Dec. 2019
  • In the cavernous old shop, bundles of scissors dangle from columns like chili peppers at a Mexican market.
    Annie Correal, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2019
  • This recipe starts with vegetarian chili, and is then complemented by black beans, chickpeas, corn, diced tomatoes, peas, carrots, and chilies.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The event will also include an every-day menu of chips/queso, black bean chili, Panzanella salad, Italian grinder, beef stroganoff and gluten-free chocolate torte.
    oregonlive, 8 Nov. 2019
  • In emergency rooms, some patients are treated with an antipsychotic drug, Haldol, and cream containing capsaicin, a spicy chemical found in chili peppers.
    BostonGlobe.com, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Hot Cheeto Pie’s good, too, because those crunchy little warclubs hold up better than Fritos against the onslaught of steaming chili and piles of cheese ($4.49).
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 6 Dec. 2019
  • The key to a chili crisp that’s so crunchy it’s like a spicy trail mix?
    Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2022
  • The chili is hearty -- packed full of veggies and big chunks of meat.
    cleveland, 24 Feb. 2022
  • Grab a burger or a bowl of chili and take in the views of the Wilson Range.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The chili crunchy stuff with the stern lady on the bottle was the clear winner.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Reheat the chili and top with the tortilla chips (crushed) and cilantro.
    Jennifer Nickle, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • And don’t forget to ask for one of the whole, roasted chilis on the counter.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
  • My dad was known for his chili and his ham hock and beans.
    James Hales Remembering Rogers, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2023
  • It’s got body, it’s got soul, and the chili crisp, a nod to Chris’ Asian roots, gives it heart.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024
  • The chili goes on top of the cheese rather than underneath.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 June 2022
  • The chili cheese hot dog is also a sausage and comes topped with crushed Fritos.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
  • But how did chili peppers get to Arizona in the first place?
    Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
  • Even the chili oil and infused soy sauce that the buns can be eaten with are made fresh in the kitchen.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Brightens and adds some gently spicy zing to the chili.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Zach drew in a breath, picked up his fork and began eating the chili.
    Taylor Goebel, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2020

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