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Naturally Smoked Kansas City-Style Chicken 'n' Spicy Grits Recipe

1 Servings
13 Ingredients
Tyson® Pitmaster Naturally Smoked Sweet Heat Dry Rub Chicken Thigh Pieces over roasted jalapeño cheese grits with avocado slices and radish coins.

Ingredients

Use this recipe for an all-day favorite packed with spicy-yet-savory flavor featuring Tyson® Pitmaster Fully Cooked Naturally Smoked Sweet Heat Dry Rub Chicken Thigh Pieces served over a bed of roasted jalapeño cheese grits with creamy avocado slices, crisp radish coins and a roasted jalapeño with KC BBQ sauce on the side.
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Made with Tyson® Pitmaster Fully Cooked Unbreaded Naturally Smoked Sweet Heat Dry Rub Chicken Thigh Pieces

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place chicken thigh pieces onto a parchment lined sheet tray and cook for approximately 9-11 minutes. Remove from oven and hold warm.
  3. Place the roasted jalapeño cheese grits onto a service dish and top with warmed chicken thigh pieces.
  4. Garnish with avocado slices, radish coins, and one whole roasted jalapeño.
  5. Pair with a side of KC BBQ sauce and serve immediately.

Roasted Jalapeño Cheese Grits

Yield: 32 OZ.

Ingredients

  • 4 CUPS Chicken Broth
  • 1 CUP Stone-Ground Grits
  • 1 CUP Whole Milk
  • 1 CUP Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 EA. Roasted Jalapeños, Chopped
  • 2 TBSP. Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 TSP. Kosher Salt

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Slowly whisk in the grits to prevent lumps from forming.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the grits are tender and thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
  4. Pour in the milk and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and well combined.
  6. Add the roasted jalapeños, butter and salt, stirring until well combined.
  7. Remove from heat and serve as needed.