Cook onion and garlic in oil in large sauce pan or Dutch oven until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink, stirring constantly. Sprinkle sage, cumin and salt over chicken; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in picante sauce, beans, vermouth and bayleaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stirin green pepper and tomato; continue to simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls; top as desired and serve with additional picante sauce.
Uniquely flavored with sage, vermouth and bay leaf, this prize-winning chili takes kindly to a wide range of favorite chili toppings.
Servings: 5