Crispy chili oil chicken, with spiced corn and peppers. Served on parmesan pepper jack grits.

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"Crispy chicken thighs, cooked in chili oil. With spicy, smoky corn and peppers in white wine sauce. Served ontop of creamy, cheesy parmesan pepper jack grits."
-- @shelbyykhan
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 45mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

Crispy chili oil chicken and corn

  • 4 tablespoons chili paste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 bone in skin on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 chopped yellow onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 diced red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 3 ears of corn, kernels cut from cob
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken or veggie broth

Method

Crispy chili oil chicken and corn

  • Step 1

    Whisk together olive oil, and chili paste.

  • Step 2

    Season chicken thighs with salt, and pour chili oil under the skin.

  • Step 3

    Drizzle remaining oil ontop, and rub onto chicken.

  • Step 4

    Heat 1 tbs. olive oil in a cast iron skillet.

  • Step 5

    Place chicken skin side down, and cook for about 5 minutes until skin is crispy.

  • Step 6

    Flip, and cook an additional 5 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Remove chicken from pan.

  • Step 8

    Add onion, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and red pepper to pan.

  • Step 9

    Once pepper/onion have softened a bit, add garlic, and corn kernels.

  • Step 10

    Stir together, and place chicken back into pan.

  • Step 11

    Pour in white wine, and bring to a boil.

  • Step 12

    Add chicken or veggie broth, boil for 2-2 minutes. Reduce to simmer, and cook until chicken reaches 165 internal temp. (about 20-30 minutes)

  • Step 13

    Serve ontop of parmesan pepper jack grits. With more fresh oregano for color.

ingredients

Parmesan pepper jack grits

  • 1 cup grits
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup cubed pepper jack cheese

Parmesan pepper jack grits

  • Step 1

    Add water and salt to a medium pot. Bring to a boil.

  • Step 2

    Stir in grits, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

  • Step 3

    Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Add heavy cream, parmesan, and pepper jack to pot.

  • Step 5

    Stir to melt, and cover until ready to serve.