Alright, let’s talk about this here chicken thighs hominy casserole. I ain’t no fancy cook, you know, just a regular person who likes to eat good food. And this here casserole, well, it’s good eatin’, I tell ya.
First off, you gotta get yourself some chicken thighs. Not them fancy boneless, skinless ones, no sir. Get the ones with the bone and the skin, that’s where the flavor’s at. You wash ‘em good, pat ‘em dry, and then you gotta season ‘em up. Salt and pepper, that’s all you really need, but if you wanna get fancy, you can sprinkle on some paprika or garlic powder, too. Don’t go overboard, though. Just enough to give it some taste.
Now, for the hominy. You can get that stuff in a can, easy peasy. Just drain it good, you don’t want no extra water in your casserole. I like the white hominy, but I reckon the yellow kind would work just fine, too. It’s all up to you, really.
Then, you need some onions. I like to use them yellow onions, the ones that make you cry when you cut ‘em. Chop ‘em up, not too fine, not too big, just right. And mushrooms, too. Slice them up, they add a nice earthy flavor to the whole thing. If you ain’t got no fresh mushrooms, you can use the canned ones, I guess. It ain’t as good, but it’ll do in a pinch.
- Get your chicken thighs ready.
- Open a can of hominy and drain it.
- Chop up some onions and slice some mushrooms.
Okay, now we start putting it all together. You need a big ol’ casserole dish, somethin’ that can hold all this goodness. Grease it up a little, so the food don’t stick. Then, you put the hominy in the bottom. Spread it out even, you know? Then, you lay them chicken thighs on top of the hominy. Make sure they ain’t crowded, give ‘em some room to breathe.
Next, you sprinkle them onions and mushrooms over the chicken. Make sure everything’s covered good. Now, some folks like to add other stuff, too. Like, I’ve seen recipes with black-eyed peas, or cheese on top. And that’s all fine and good, but I like to keep it simple. Just chicken, hominy, onions, and mushrooms. That’s all you need for a good, hearty meal.
Once you got everything in the casserole dish, you gotta cook it. I usually stick it in the oven at 350 degrees. How long you cook it depends on how big your chicken thighs are. But usually, it takes about an hour, maybe an hour and a half. You wanna make sure that chicken is cooked all the way through. Stick a fork in it, if the juices run clear, it’s done. If you got a thermometer, even better. Chicken gotta be 165 degrees, that’s what they say.
And that’s it, folks. That’s how you make a chicken thighs hominy casserole. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, honest food. It’ll fill you up and warm you up on a cold night. And it’s easy to make, even for someone like me who ain’t no fancy cook. So go ahead, give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.
Now, some folks ask me, what do you serve with it? Well, I like to have some cornbread on the side. Or maybe some biscuits. Something to soak up all that good gravy. And a big glass of sweet tea, of course. Can’t forget the sweet tea. But you can serve it with whatever you like, really. It’s your casserole, you can eat it however you want.
One more thing, don’t be afraid to experiment. Like I said, some folks add other stuff to their casserole. You can try adding different vegetables, like bell peppers or celery. Or different spices, like chili powder or cumin. Just have fun with it, and make it your own. That’s the best kind of cooking, in my opinion.
So there you have it. My simple way of making chicken thighs hominy casserole. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It ain’t nothin’ fancy, just good home cooking.
Tags: Chicken Thighs, Hominy, Casserole, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food, Oven Baked, Dinner Recipe, Simple Cooking, One Dish Meal, Hearty Meal
