Name: Chicageaux Spicy Smokehouse Tots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®) - 1 (32 ounce) package; Olive oil, divided, or as needed - 3 tablespoons; Barbeque seasoning, divided, or to taste - 3 tablespoons; Skinless, boneless chicken thighs - 4; Butter - 4 tablespoons; Hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste - 2 1/2 cups; Hot honey, or to taste - 1 tablespoon; Shredded Mexican-style cheese blend - 2 cups; White Mexican cheese sauce (queso blanco) - 1 cup; Pickled red onions, or to taste - ¼ cup; Chopped fresh parsley, or to taste - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Chicageaux Spicy Smokehouse Tots

1. Frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®) 1 (32 ounce) package

2. Olive oil, divided, or as needed 3 tablespoons

3. Barbeque seasoning, divided, or to taste 3 tablespoons

4. Skinless, boneless chicken thighs 4

5. Butter 4 tablespoons

6. Hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste 2 1/2 cups

7. Hot honey, or to taste 1 tablespoon

8. Shredded Mexican-style cheese blend 2 cups

9. White Mexican cheese sauce (queso blanco) 1 cup

10. Pickled red onions, or to taste ¼ cup

11. Chopped fresh parsley, or to taste 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Chicageaux Spicy Smokehouse Tots

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread frozen tater tots in a single layer on prepared pan; drizzle lightly with about 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with about 1 tablespoon barbecue rub.

2 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and heated through, about 25 minutes, or according to package directions.

3 . Stage

Place chicken thighs and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Season liberally with barbeque rub (about 1 tablespoon); toss to coat. Sear chicken in a non-stick skillet over high heat, turning occasionally, until deeply browned; reduce heat to medium.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in hot sauce, hot honey, and season to taste with barbecue rub; bring to a simmer.

5 . Stage

Pour honey hot sauce over chicken in the skillet; increase heat to medium-high and cook chicken, basting constantly with the sauce, until chicken is fully cooked and coated with a shiny glaze, about 5 minutes. Chicken juices should run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a cutting board; slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.

6 . Stage

Warm cheese sauce in the microwave on 50% power until hot, about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds.

7 . Stage

Arrange tater tots on a serving platter (or assemble on the sheet pan). Top tots with chicken and any remaining sauce from the pan; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Use a kitchen torch to melt cheese. Drizzle on additional hot sauce to taste and queso blanco; garnish with pickled red onion and parsley.