Spicy Hot Sauce Chicken with Kale and Bacon
What Started it all:
Hot sauce chicken red chili peppers fried onions garlic kale bacon
Get ready to bring the heat! This dish combines the fiery kick of hot sauce and red chili peppers with the savory goodness of bacon and crispy fried onions. Perfect for those who crave bold flavors and a bit of a challenge in the kitchen. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
- 4 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 4 red chili peppers, sliced
- 1 cup fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 300g kale, chopped and stems removed
- 200g bacon, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy; make sure it’s well-seasoned!
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine the hot sauce and sliced red chili peppers. Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring every piece is coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you’re not prepared to wait, tough luck—patience is key!
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced bacon. Cook until crispy and golden. Remove the bacon from the skillet but leave the drippings—this is where the flavor is!
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add a splash of olive oil if needed and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté until it’s fragrant, but don’t burn it, alright? Keep an eye on it!
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken thighs to the skillet. Sear each side for about 5-7 minutes until they’re golden brown and cooked through. If you’re not using a meat thermometer, you better be confident in your cooking skills—internal temp should hit 75°C!
- Add the Kale: Once the chicken is done, toss in the chopped kale. Stir and cook until the kale is wilted and vibrant, about 3-4 minutes. You want it bright green, not wilted and sad!
- Mix in the Bacon: Finally, add the crispy bacon and fried onions to the skillet. Give it all a good toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary—don’t be a coward, add more hot sauce if you want it spicier!
- Serve: Plate up this fiery dish and garnish with extra fried onions and chili slices. Make sure it looks as good as it tastes!
There you have it! A spicy, savory, and utterly delicious hot sauce chicken dish that will make your taste buds sing and your guests begging for more. Remember, cooking should be fun and a bit of a challenge—so don’t shy away from experimenting with flavors. Now, get in that kitchen and show them what you’ve got!