Fire-braised Chicken Recipe
bacon / white cheddar / lettuce+tomato / southwest ranch
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Marinade
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Prep the Vegetables
Chop the lettuce and dice the tomato into small pieces. Set aside for assembling the dish.
Cooking
- 4
Fire-braise the Chicken
In the same skillet with reserved bacon drippings, place the marinated chicken thighs over medium-high heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until well-browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 5
Add Cheese and Bacon
Once the chicken is cooked, top each thigh with shredded white cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Cover the skillet with a lid for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Dish
On a serving plate, layer the cooked chicken thighs topped with melted cheese and bacon. Add a handful of lettuce and diced tomato on top. Drizzle with southwest ranch dressing before serving.