Break Up Chicken

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Pound chicken thighs to get them nice and thin.
  2. 2Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. 3Grill the chicken thighs until lightly browned on both sides.
  4. 4Place grilled chicken thighs on a sheet pan.
  5. 5Brush the chicken with garlic oil.
  6. 6Pour the remaining garlic oil over the chicken.
  7. 7Add chicken stock to the sheet pan.
  8. 8Season with oregano, thyme, basil, and more parmesan cheese.
  9. 9Bake at 375 for about 30 minutes.
  10. 10Add slices of provolone cheese to each chicken thigh.
  11. 11Bake again until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. 12Meanwhile, make the sauce: Sauté red onion and garlic in olive oil.
  13. 13Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  14. 14Add tomato sauce and stir well.
  15. 15Simmer sauce until slightly thickened.
  16. 16Add heavy cream to lighten the sauce.
  17. 17Stir in diced tomatoes.
  18. 18Add fresh basil and stir until combined.
  19. 19Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and dried parsley.
  20. 20Stir until thoroughly combined.
  21. 21Grate parmesan cheese over the sauce and stir.
  22. 22Simmer the sauce for a few seconds.
  23. 23Plate the orzo, top with the chicken, then add the sauce and grilled broccolini.

Ingredients

  • 30 chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup garlic oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 15 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup red onion
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bunch basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 cups orzo pasta
  • 3 cups broccolini

Equipment

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