Crispy Romesco Chicken Rice

Elaboración

1. 01
   Paso 1Cook the rice

   Cook the rice according to package directions.

   Rice
2. 02
   Paso 2Coat the chicken

   Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then coat them thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs. Take your time and enjoy the process—put on a podcast or some music and coat each piece evenly.

   Nota

   The creator finds coating chicken in panko quite cathartic, so enjoy the manual process and make it a mindful moment.

   Chicken thighPankoSaltBlack pepper
3. 03
   Paso 3Fry the chicken

   Fry the coated chicken thighs until golden, crunchy, and cooked through.

   Chicken thigh
4. 04
   Paso 4Prepare the romesco sauce

   While the chicken is frying, prepare the romesco sauce using a blender or hand blender until smooth.

   Nota

   A hand blender works perfectly for this—it's an underrated kitchen gadget.

   Romesco
5. 05
   Paso 5Make the green sauce

   Prepare the spicy green sauce (inspired by chimichurri) while the chicken finishes frying. Adjust the spice level to your preference.

   Nota

   The green sauce cuts through the slightly sweet romesco with a kapow of freshness and spice. Make it as spicy or as tame as you like.

   Salsa verde
6. 06
   Paso 6Assemble and serve

   Serve the crispy chicken thighs on a bed of rice. Top with romesco sauce and garnish with spicy green sauce.

   Nota

   The combination of crunchy chicken, rich smoky romesco, and fresh herby green sauce is so good you could eat it every day.

   Chicken thighRiceRomescoSalsa verde