3 cider chicken smoked grits Recipes

boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, divided, unsweetened apple cider, dried thyme, garlic salt, honey, sliced sweet onions, water, quick-cooking grits, butter, softened, shredded smoked cheddar cheese, fresh thyme sprig

chicken thigh pieces, chunked and marinade overnight in a, hot smokey barbecue sauce, links skinless breakfast sausage, in 1 inch pieces (optional), pinto beans, garbanzo beans (optional), black beans, great northern beans, yellow onions, mild chili powder, cumin, chipotle pepper (mashed or chopped up fine (from the can), celery seed, liquid smoke or 1 tsp mesquite powder, crushed black peppercorns, salt, tomato paste, brown sugar (heaping), cider vinegar, water, fine grits (optional) or 1 tsp cornmeal (optional) or 1 tsp masa harina flour, if you ve got it (optional)