It's the Year of the Fire, or Golden, Pig, and while more
traditional Chinese New Year meals can be had, my family likes to customize
things by having fire pot, a.k.a. hot pot (huo guo in Mandarin).
Variations abound, but essentially the meal...
Chicken thighs are a natural for braising because they stay nice and juicy. Plus, the dark meat is a good counterpoint to the sweetness of peas and the slight acidity of the artichokes.