GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS CACCIATORE WITH SUPER SMASHED GARLIC POTATOES

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Grilled Chicken Thighs Cacciatore with Super Smashed Garlic Potatoes image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 large starchy potatoes, such as Idaho
Salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/3 palm full
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, 4 to 5 sprigs, stripped and leaves chopped
4 large portobello mushroom caps, wiped clean with damp towel
1 1/2 pounds, 6 pieces or 1 package, boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Coarse black pepper
2 cubanelle (Italian light green peppers), seeded and thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 (28-ounce) can or 2 (14-ounce) cans fire roasted diced tomatoes, lightly drained (recommended: Muir Glenn brand)
Generous handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup milk, eyeball it
1 cup shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, 3 generous handfuls

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high heat.
  • Peel up the taters and cut them into small chunks. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Cover the pot and bring up to a boil over high heat. Uncover, add salt to season up the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • In a small pot over medium low heat and add vegetable oil, about 1 tablespoon - just eyeball it. Add 2 tablespoons butter in small pieces. When butter melts into oil, add 4 cloves of chopped garlic. Saute garlic 1 to 2 minutes, then add scallions and remove pan from heat and reserve.
  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire, crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary then whisk in about 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it. Turn portobello caps in marinade and transfer to a plate to reserve. Add chicken thighs to remaining marinade and coat evenly. Season 1 side of the chicken thighs, as well as the reserved mushroom caps with salt and pepper then transfer just the thighs to hot grill, seasoned side down. Season the opposite side of the chicken thighs and grill for 6 minutes on each side then transfer to a plate to rest. Add raw marinated mushroom caps to grill and top with a heavy skillet to press down on them as they grill. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until, dark, tender and well-marked.
  • While chicken thighs and mushrooms cook, add a tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan, to hot skillet. Add remaining 2 cloves of garlic, peppers and onions to the skillet season with salt and pepper and cook, tossing frequently, 7 to 8 minutes. Add tomatoes and parsley to the pan and toss to heat through, about 1 minute then remove from heat.
  • Thinly slice rested chicken thigh meat and grilled mushrooms.
  • Drain potatoes then return them to the hot pot to evaporate some of the water content. Add the reserved garlic and scallion mixture to the potatoes along with the ricotta, 1/2 cup milk and grated cheese and smash away to combine potatoes with cheeses and milk. Season the super-mashers with salt and pepper.
  • Pile up 1/4 of the potatoes on each plate. Top each pile with 1/4 of chicken, mushrooms and sauce and serve immediately. Yum-o!

Abubakar Dallahaji
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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the potatoes were the perfect side dish.


ash hh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Obafunsho Anuoluwa
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful.


Tayyab Banday
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't take a lot of time.


Deedra Brown
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and potatoes, and they all asked for the recipe.


Nasim Ahmad
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I'm not sure what went wrong with this recipe, but it did not turn out well. The chicken was tough, and the potatoes were undercooked.


Sherilyn Sesay
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This recipe was a disaster! The chicken was overcooked and dry, and the potatoes were mushy. I will not be making this again.


Victory Idudu
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The chicken was dry, and the sauce was lacking flavor. The potatoes were also a bit too greasy.


piboiindahouse but not
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes were crispy and flavorful.


IG AS KANDEE K SLAY ay kandeeK k slay
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the potatoes were crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Willie Roundtree
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were crispy and garlicky. I will definitely be making this again and again.


wakeel Wakeel mughal
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. The potatoes were also delicious, and they were a great complement to the chicken.


Starboyadress
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and they cooked perfectly in the sauce. The potatoes were also a hit, and I loved the crispy garlic flavor.


Surakha Sah
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken thighs, and this recipe did not disappoint. The cacciatore sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I served it with the smashed garlic potatoes, which were also delicious


Jeanalli Lapointe
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes were crispy and garlicky. I will definitely be making this again.