'world Famous' Braised Chicken Recipe
sweet corn, black bean, cheese, couscous, crema, scallion, red diablo sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Liquid and Chicken
Pour in chicken broth and add the seared chicken thighs back to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low. Braise for about 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender.
- 4
Cook Couscous
While the chicken is braising, prepare the couscous according to package instructions. Set aside.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet. Stir in sweet corn, black beans, and red diablo sauce into the braising liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Serve
To serve, place a portion of couscous on a plate, top with the braised chicken, and spoon the corn and bean mixture over the top. Finish with shredded cheese, crema, and chopped scallions.
