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Chicageaux Spicy Smokehouse Tots

Chicageaux Spicy Smokehouse Tots

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 🥔 1 (32 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)

  • Seasoning

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
    • 3 tablespoons barbeque seasoning, divided, or to taste

  • Protein

    • 🍗 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

  • Sauce

    • 🧈 4 tablespoons butter
    • 2 1/2 cups hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon hot honey, or to taste

  • Toppings

    • 🧀 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
    • 1 cup white Mexican cheese sauce (queso blanco)
    • ¼ cup pickled red onions, or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread frozen tater tots on the pan, drizzle lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with 1 tablespoon barbecue rub.

2

Bake the tater tots in the oven until golden brown and heated through for about 25 minutes or as per package directions.

3

Place chicken thighs in a bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, seasoning them liberally with about 1 tablespoon barbecue rub. Toss to coat and sear in a skillet over high heat until browned, then reduce heat to medium.

4

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in hot sauce, hot honey, and additional barbecue rub, bringing to a simmer.

5

Pour honey hot sauce over chicken in the skillet and cook, basting constantly, until the chicken is fully cooked and glazed (about 5 minutes). Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.

6

Warm queso blanco cheese sauce in the microwave at 50% power for about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds.

7

Arrange tater tots on a serving platter and top with sliced chicken and any remaining sauce. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and melt using a kitchen torch. Drizzle queso sauce and garnish with pickled red onions and parsley.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

961

Calories

  • 39
    Protein
  • 78
    Carbs
  • 61
    Fats

💡 Use pre-shredded Mexican cheese blend for convenience.Add extra hot sauce if you prefer more spice.If you don’t have a kitchen torch, broil the assembled tots in the oven briefly until the cheese melts.