This feast from Chef Esther blends smoky heat and creamy comfort with a pop of green crunch. Chicken thighs are marinated in BBQ sauce, then grilled for char and finished in the oven. They’re served over charred broccolini, drizzled with more sauce, and topped with golden-fried onions. On the side, you’ll find mashed potatoes crowned with cheddar for a melty, cheesy finish.
Chef Esther Choi, chef/owner of mŏkbar, mŏkbar Brooklyn, and mŏkbar Midtown, as well as chef/partner of Ms. Yoo, grew up cooking traditional Korean food with her Korean-native grandmother. Inspired by the old-aged techniques of her grandmother's cooking, she believes that food is the ultimate expression of a country's culture. Choi seeks to offer guests an understanding and appreciation of Korean food and culture, from its history and social customs, to its language, geography, and arts, Since the 2014 opening of her first venture, mŏkbar in Chelsea Market, Choi has been hailed as a 'New Rising Chef' by Food Republic and was named a 'Zagat 30 under 30' NYC Culinary Rockstar in 2015.
