"Chicken Sauce Piquant- boneless chicken thigh pieces are fried and then braised in a fabulously rich tomato sauce and served over rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, (I use Tony Chachere's)
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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, (diced)
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1 green bell pepper, (diced)
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1 celery rib, (diced)
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2 garlic cloves, (minced)
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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3 cups chicken broth
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2 slices bacon
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
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salt and pepper
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3 green onions, (sliced)
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white rice for serving