POKS Smothered Chicken

Our POKS Spices Smothered Chicken recipe features crunchy chicken skin and smothered chicken, on a bed sautéed cremini mushroom seasoned with POKS Green Chili West African Seasoning, for bold West African flavors.

With each bite, you savor a delicate balance of fruity spicy heat juxtaposed with the umami flavors from sautéed mushrooms. For a complete meal, serve it with a side of roasted potatoes or veggies or over a bed of fluffy rice.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Chicken Thighs
• 3 - 4 Tbsp Flour
• Olive Oil
• 3 Tbsp Butter
• 8 oz Baby Bella Mushrooms (Slices)
• 3 Cloves Garlic (Pressed)
• 1/2 Cup Stock
• 1/2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 - 2 Tbsp POKS Green Chili West African Seasoning

RECIPE:

• Season the chicken with POKS Green Chili Seasoning, dredge in flour, add olive oil to a cast iron skillet and brown the chicken on all sides until an internal temp of 165°F.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and add in the butter and mushrooms.
• Sauté the mushrooms, add the garlic to cook and remove from the pan.
• Add in the lemon juice, mustard and stock and cook until it's reduced by at least half.
• Add in the cream to cook. Then, place the mushrooms and chicken back in the pan.
• Garnish and serve. Best over rice, mash/roasted potatoes or even noodles.