Crispy Skillet Chicken

1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

2: In a small food processor, add the peanuts and basil. Pulse until a pea-sized mixture forms.

3: Add the olive oil, sesame oil, miso, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Pulse until smooth.

4: Pour the pesto into a bowl until ready to use.

5: In a large cast iron skillet preheated to medium heat, melt the butter.

6: Sprinkle the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place the thighs skin side down into the skillet.

7: Sear the chicken for about four minutes or until slightly golden brown on top. Flip and sear the remaining side for about two minutes.

8: Slide the skillet into the oven and cook the chicken for about 20 minutes.

9: Remove the skillet from the oven and place a slice of mozzarella on top of each thigh.

10: Place the skillet back into the oven and let the cheese melt on top for about 5 minutes.

11: Remove the skillet from the oven, garnish with miso-sesame pesto and Thai basil, and serve.