Best Broncos Balsamic Chipotle Chicken Thighs With Wild West Creamy Cheesy Polenta And Cool Avocado Mash Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• In a small or shallow bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the sauce from the chipotle in adobo sauce, chipotle powder, lime juice, garlic powder, onion salt, and oregano with tablespoon of olive oil.
• Cover and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes or more.
• On medium heat, heat up your skillet (preferably cast iron) and melt the butter and the rest of the olive oil before adding in the chicken thighs, smooth side down and then cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in two batches if necessary.

CREAMY CHIPOTLE SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is lightly browned and starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add broth and cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 minute.
• Whisk salsa, sour cream and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan, along with the chicken and any accumulated juices. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, flipping the chicken occasionally, until it is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 7 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

CHEESY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Rinse and dry your thighs and place them in a glass baking dish.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat and saute the onions and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
• Stir in the adobo peppers and saute for 2 more minutes turning the heat down to medium-low.
• Stir in the BBQ sauce and fontina. Stir and melt the cheese with the sauce (about 4 minutes).
• Stir in the cream until blended then stir in the lime juice and blend well.
• Remove skillet from heat and pour sauce over the chicken thighs.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
• Remove chicken from the oven to a serving platter and top with the fresh cilantro then serve!

CHEESY POLENTA WITH CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chicken -- mix all the marinade ingredients in a large baggie, add the chicken and just let it marinade all day. At least 4 or more, up to 24 hours.
• Make the Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce -- Add the sour cream, mayo, lime, garlic, cilantro, scallion, salt and pepper. Mix well and transfer to a small bowl, cover and chill. This can be made several hours in advance.
• Make sure you let the chicken come to room temperature before grilling. You can grill them either outside or even on a grill pan. They should take (depending on the size) 5 minutes approximately per side. Remove to a plate and cover to let set before slicing to let the juices re distribute.
• Polenta -- as the chicken cooks, make this great side dish. I follow the recipe on the box. But for the most part, bring the water and milk to a light boil, medium high heat add the polenta. Reduce to medium low and cook 15-20 minutes until creamy stirring every few minutes. Add the cheese a little cilantro as a garnish if you want and it is done. If you want, purchase quick cooking polenta, just use 1/2 water and milk according to directions and at the end add the cheese and cilantro if desired. Any brand you pick will work just fine.
• Plate the polenta and top with a chicken breast thin sliced and a dollop of the Cilantro cream. It is perfect.
• A nice green salad or you can make market vegetables. Use what is fresh. Corn on the cob is great, so are local beans.

CREAMY SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
• Set an oven-proof skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon oil and chicken. Cook until well seared, about 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium.
• Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, then add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Bloom spices together for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, then add sun-dried tomatoes, and finally the cream. Stir well and then blend in Parmesan cheese. Bring to a light simmer. Add chicken back to the pan.
• Transfer to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly to let the sauce thicken before serving, about 5 minutes.