Best Braised Spanish Chicken With Peppers Recipes

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SPANISH CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS



Spanish Chicken with Peppers image

Adapted from a recipe I found in the Canadian Living magazine. I've made it twice with perfect results each time. If you like your spanish chicken a little more spicy, like we do, add a bit more cayenne and maybe even some cumin seeds.

Provided by Sylvie Fortin

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs skinless chicken pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (370 ml) jar whole roasted sweet red peppers, drained and sliced
2/3 cup diced prosciutto or 2/3 cup ham
1 medium onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 can diced tomato
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In plastic bag, toss chicken with flour to coat.
  • In large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat.
  • Brown chicken on both sides, for about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add red peppers, prosciutto, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, cayenne, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in wine and tomatoes.
  • Nestle chicken in sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer, occasionally spooning sauce over chicken, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 20- 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley right before serving.

SPANISH CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS



Spanish Chicken With Peppers image

sweet red peppers, tomatoes, ham and a touch of paprika make a beautifully coloured and richly flavoured sauce. Serve with crusty bread or boiled or roasted potatoes. From Canadian Living Magazine Nov/03

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs chicken pieces, skinned
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (370 ml) jar whole roasted sweet red peppers
2/3 cup prosciutto (about 3 oz) or 2/3 cup ham, diced (about 3 oz)
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • in plastic ziplock bag toss chicken with flour to coat. discard remaining flour.
  • in large nonstick skillet, heat half of the olive oil over med-high heat, brown chicken about 10 minutes. transfer to plate, pour off fat from pan.
  • meanwhile, drain and thinly slice red peppers, set aside.
  • add remaining olive oil to pan, reduce heat to medium. add red peppers, prosciutto, onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, cayenne and salt, cook stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • stir in wine, and tomatoes, breaking up with a spoon. nestle chicken in sauce, bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer occasionally spooning sauce over chicken until juices run clear when chicken is pierced about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SPANISH BRAISED CHICKEN WITH SHERRY AND SAFFRON (POLLO EN PEPITORIA) RECIPE - (4/5)



Spanish Braised Chicken with Sherry and Saffron (Pollo en Pepitoria) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by DreiFromBK

Number Of Ingredients 16

Serves 4
Any dry sherry, such as fino or Manzanilla, will work in this dish. Serve with crusty bread.
8 (5- to ) bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced 3 teaspoons
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup dry sherry
1 cup chicken broth1 () can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped fine
2 hard-cooked large eggs, peeled and yolks and whites separated
1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds, toasted
Pinch saffron threads, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • -Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. -Pat thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides of each with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add thighs and brown on both sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer thighs to large plate and pour off all but 2 teaspoons fat from skillet. -Return skillet to medium heat, add onion and ¼ teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until just softened, about 3 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons garlic, bay leaf, and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sherry and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until sherry starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth and tomatoes and bring to simmer. Return thighs to skillet, cover, transfer to oven, and cook until chicken registers 195 degrees, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer thighs to serving platter, remove and discard skin, and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. While thighs cook, finely chop egg whites. -Discard bay leaf. Transfer ¾ cup chicken cooking liquid, egg yolks, almonds, saffron, and remaining garlic to blender jar. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping down jar as needed. Return almond mixture to skillet. Add 1 tablespoon parsley and lemon juice; bring to simmer over medium heat. Simmer, whisking frequently, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. -Pour sauce over chicken,sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and egg whites, and serve.

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