Richard Blais' Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas & Kale
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- 1 bunch kale, washed and roughly chopped
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- A handful capers
- A few splashes chicken stock
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- A handful cilantro
- 4 to 6 peppedew peppers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Drizzle oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper and place skin-side down in the pan. Sear for 4-5 minutes, flip the chicken and add the grapes.
In a medium-size Dutch oven, drizzle some oil. Once hot, add kale and onion, and sauté. Lower heat and add chickpeas, capers and a splash of chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and cover. Let sit over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until kale becomes tender. Add the lemon juice, butter, a handful of cilantro and peppadews, and stir to incorporate. Add the cooked chicken and grapes to the pot.
Spoon the mixture into shallow bowls and finish with a dash of salt and pepper.