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spicy chicken thighs on a bead of chorizo black beans

Spicy Chicken Thighs with Chorizo Black Beans

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder not garlic salt
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 9 oz tube of Mexican Chorizo pork or beef, removed from casing
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes including juice
  • 3 15 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 small jalapeno diced (optional - only if you like it hot)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh cilantro torn, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the broiler.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.  Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the salt, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and pinch of red pepper flakes.  Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat well.  Place on the prepared baking sheet with the skin side up.  Broil for 8 to 10 minutes and then flip and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, making sure not to burn them.
  • In a large skillet or dutch oven, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and warm over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.  Add the chorizo and continue to saute until the chorizo has incorporated into the onion.  Add the garlic and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.  Add the oregano, tomatoes, black beans, red pepper flakes and chicken stock and bring to a boil.  Turn the heat down to medium and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes or until thick and well incorporated.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Top with the broiled chicken thighs and serve with a sprinkling of torn fresh cilantro, a giant salad and some tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 2157mgPotassium: 861mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1331IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 6mg
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