CIDER BRAISED CHICKEN OVER SMOKED CHEDDAR GRITS

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Make and share this Cider Braised Chicken over Smoked Cheddar Grits recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups unsweetened apple cider
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons honey
4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions
3 1/2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
fresh thyme sprig

Steps:

  • In large skillet over medium high heat, place 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes per side, until browned. Remove to 9x12-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, whisk together apple cider, thyme, garlic salt and honey; pour over chicken.
  • Place in 350°F oven and bake about 45 minutes or until fork tender. In large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add onions and saute about 3 minutes or until transparent.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and continue cooking about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • In medium saucepan, place water and bring to rapid boil.
  • Stir in grits, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to low; stir in butter and cheese and continue stirring until melted. Cover and remove from heat.
  • To serve, place equal amounts of grits in 4 shallow bowls. Top with onion mixture and 2 chicken thighs. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Makes 4 servings.

HE Hanan
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Joseph Stalin
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Ulie Taylor
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The chicken was dry and the grits were lumpy. I don't recommend this recipe.


Kuku Bai
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the grits were creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Syed mahad Ali Shah
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I love the combination of cider and smoked cheddar.


Vv Foyez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


AA Akash
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I'm not a big fan of cider, but this dish was still very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again, but I might use a different braising liquid.


Dustin Borden
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. The chicken was dry and the grits were not very flavorful. I think I will try a different recipe next time.


Featbydeyour Deyour
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


ahmad Buxqasmani
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This dish is a keeper! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the grits are creamy and cheesy. The cider braising liquid adds a wonderful flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizan purse2
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The combination of cider and smoked cheddar in this dish is amazing! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the grits are creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lola rogers
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kekhutsitse Ntoampe
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the grits were creamy and cheesy. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Brefolsaac Brefolsaac
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This cider-braised chicken and smoked cheddar grits dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the grits were creamy and flavorful. The cider braising liquid added a wonderful depth of flavor to the chicken, and the smoked ch


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