Jul 13 2026
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Heirloom Chicken Thigh Recipe

Inspired by Aba
Time1h 5m
Serves4

piquillo pepper, cipollini, morita chicken jus

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

Vegetables

Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the heirloom chicken thighs to the bowl and coat evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.

  2. 2

    Prep the Vegetables

    While the chicken is marinating, slice the piquillo peppers and set aside. Peel the cipollini onions and slice them thinly.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear the Chicken

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs (discard any leftover marinade) and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 4

    Cook the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the cipollini onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add the sliced piquillo peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.

  3. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    Sprinkle the morita chili powder over the vegetables. Pour in the chicken stock, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 6

    Combine and Finish Cooking

    Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir in the butter and fresh cilantro just before serving.

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