Spicy Oven Fried Chicken with Cheese Grits and Chorizo Reduction Recipe

This recipe combines the crispy and spicy flavors of oven-fried chicken with creamy cheese grits and a flavorful chorizo reduction. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup instant grits
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb chorizo sausage
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a shallow dish, mix buttermilk with salt and pepper. In another dish, combine flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. Dip chicken breasts in buttermilk mixture, then dredge in flour mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
5. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in instant grits and cook according to package instructions. Stir in cheese until melted.
6. In a separate pan, cook chorizo sausage until browned. Add green onions and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Serve oven-fried chicken on top of cheese grits, drizzled with chorizo reduction.
8. Enjoy your spicy oven fried chicken with cheese grits and chorizo reduction!

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