Southwest Chicken Thighs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large chicken thighs
1/2 tablespoon mild paprika (or as needed)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon clarified butter
3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
3/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
1/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained
2/3 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Season chicken generously with paprika, salt and pepper; set aside. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and clarified butter. Place thighs skin side down and cook until brown, about 4 to 5 minutes per side; remove and place them on a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and holding paper towels with tongs, remove most of the fat in the skillet, leaving about 1 1/2 tablespoons Add red onion and celery; saute for 3 minutes. Add red pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add wine to deglaze and remove any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Cook it down for about 1 minute.
Add rosemary, chipotle puree, lemon juice and chicken broth; stir well and bring to a boil. When it starts, add lemon zest and continue stirring for another 2 minutes before adding corn kernels. Place chicken thighs skin side up back to the skillet, cover and transfer in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165\u00b0F; baste every 15 minutes.
When cooking time is up, remove from the oven and transfer chicken thighs onto a plate, covering loosely with foil to keep them warm. Turn the burner to medium heat and pour in heavy cream. Stir well and cook until sauce thickens about 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon sauce over the chicken thighs and serve immediately.