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    Smoked Blackened Chicken Nachos

    Posted by Heather Kozik · 1 Comment

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    Smoked chicken nachos fresh off the grill
    You won’t find a nacho dish like this anywhere in town

    Leela Storm's Suggested Pairings

    • 🍺 Beer. Any beer.

    Who doesn’t like nachos? So easy and versatile, and when you make them at home, you don't have to waste half of the plate because the chips go soggy. They're the perfect snack for filling up those weekend gaps when you don't want to spend much time in the kitchen.

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    When Sean’s belly is growling he tells me he needs a “crunchy snack,” and I think this fits the bill. It takes a bit of time smoking those delicious chicken thighs, but totally worth the wait. Plus, thighs have so much more flavor than breasts, so do yourself a favor and get a big pack of boneless thighs.

    Since I’m not a fan of the nacho cheese sauce you get at a football game, I use a shredded blend from the supermarket. It tastes a hell of a lot better and doesn't have the chemicals that keep stadium cheese alive for months.

    Crunchy Snack /ˈkrən(t)SHē/ /snak/ :
    Sean's verbal acknowledgment that his belly is in need of sustenance. He's on "Team Leela" when it comes to snacks.

    chicken thighs smoking on the Traeger
    Chicken thighs smoking on the Traeger with Summer Shandy Rub

    I usually smoke extra thighs so we can enjoy more nachos the next day. Or more likely, everyone munches through the first batch and I have to make more. Serve it with your favorite homemade or jarred salsa. Perfect for game day. Go Steelers!

    Mexican Crema drizzled on top just makes these nachos extra special. It's a milder and less thick version of American sour cream. But you can always use sour cream if it's all you have.

    blackened chicken nachos in a lodge iron skillet
    Now that there’s a beaut, Clark!

    ✔ Takeaways

    • On the patio, you're definitely in Steelers Country.
    • On occasion, this is dinner - and Leela is ok with that as long as I grill her a thigh, too.
    • If you don’t have a smoker, just grill those thighs.
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    Smoked Blackened Chicken Nachos

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    Great for game day or any day, smoked, blackened chicken thighs make a nacho dish everyone will love. 

    • Author: AttaGrill
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 135 minutes
    • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
    • Yield: 1 platter 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Pellet Grill
    • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

    Ingredients

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    Blackened Seasoning

    • ½ tsp. Smoked paprika
    • ½ tsp. Salt
    • ¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper
    • ¼ tsp. Cumin
    • ¼ tsp. Oregano
    • ¼ tsp. Thyme
    • ¼ tsp. White pepper
    • ¼ tsp. Garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp. Onion powder

    The Other Stuff

    • 6 Boneless chicken thighs
    • Tortilla chips
    • 1 Diced red pepper
    • Green onion
    • 2 cups of a Mexican blend cheese
    • Mexican Crema
    • Homemade or jarred salsa
    • Apple juice (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Heat Traeger to 225˚ Super Smoke if available
    2. Mix the blackened seasoning, rub on chicken thighs then place on grill
    3. Rub chicken thighs with seasoning. Place on grill and smoke for 1 hour
    4. Turn up the heat to 325˚ and continue cooking for around another hour until temperature reaches 165˚
    5. Spritz with apple juice (optional)
    6. Dice chicken
    7. In a seasoned cast iron skillet add a layer of chips topping with red pepper, onion, cheese
    8. Repeat
    9. Place back on grill until cheese is melted
    10. Top with green onion and Mexican Crema

    Notes

    Add some jalapeños for extra heat.

    Keywords: nachos, chicken thighs, cheese

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    1. David (Doggy Daddy) says

      October 06, 2020 at 3:34 am

      I'm all about thighs, and they're great with nachos. Every time I grill, I make at least one for Leela - it's one of her favorite dinner treats.

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