Well now, if you ain’t never tried green chili chicken thighs, you’re missin’ out! It’s a real treat, I tell ya. Them chicken thighs, they’re all rich and juicy, much better than them dry chicken breasts, if you ask me. Now, with them green chilies, you get a bit of spice and a whole lotta flavor, perfect for those who like a lil’ kick in their meal. Let me tell ya, this here recipe is simple but tastes like you’ve been cookin’ for hours!
First thing you wanna do, go get you some chicken thighs. Them boneless ones work best, but if you got bone-in, that’ll do too, though it’ll take a bit longer to cook. Now, chicken thighs, they got more fat than them white meats like chicken breasts, but that’s what gives it that rich flavor. If you ask me, fat makes the food taste good! So go ahead and get ‘em ready, take off any extra skin if ya don’t like it, but I say leave it on if you want it crispy.
Next up, grab you some green chilies. You’ll need a bunch of them. Now, I ain’t talkin’ about them little mild ones, no. Get the ones that got a bit of heat to ‘em, them green chilies that make your mouth tingle. If you can’t find fresh, go ahead and use some canned ones, but fresh is always best, if ya can swing it. Chop ‘em up real good, so you can really get the flavor in there.
Now, we gotta make a lil’ spice mix for the chicken. In a small bowl, mix up some cumin, garlic powder, and a little bit of chili powder if ya got it. Don’t forget some salt and pepper to taste. You don’t need a whole lot, just enough to give that chicken a good flavor kick. Take that spice mix and rub it all over the chicken thighs, don’t be shy with it. Make sure you get every bit of that chicken covered!
Once you got your chicken all seasoned up, go ahead and heat up a big ol’ skillet. I use cast iron, but any ol’ skillet’ll do. Pour in a bit of oil, just enough to coat the bottom, and get it nice and hot. Once that skillet’s hot, throw them chicken thighs in there. Let ‘em sizzle away! You wanna cook ’em on each side for about 5 to 7 minutes, or till they’re nice and golden brown. Now, don’t rush it, you gotta get that crispy skin and that juicy meat inside.
While that chicken’s cookin’, let’s move on to the green chili sauce. In another pan, heat up a little more oil, and throw in your chopped green chilies. Stir ‘em around for a minute, and then add in some onions and garlic if ya want. They’ll bring out the flavors, make it real tasty. Cook ‘em down until they’re soft, and then add a bit of chicken broth or water to thin it out. Let it simmer on low for a bit till it’s nice and saucy.
When the chicken’s all cooked through, pour that green chili sauce over the top. Let it soak in for a minute. You don’t need to cook it much longer, just enough to let the chicken absorb all them flavors. If you like it extra spicy, go ahead and throw in some more chopped chilies. If you’re lookin’ to tone it down a bit, you can always add a dollop of sour cream on the side. That’ll help mellow out the heat.
And that’s it! You got yourself some green chili chicken thighs, tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Serve it up with some rice or maybe a side of tortillas. If you got some folks coming over, they’re gonna love it. This dish ain’t too fancy, but it sure does pack a punch in flavor. I reckon you’ll be makin’ it again real soon!
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