Best Catalan Chicken Recipes

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CATALAN CHICKEN



Catalan Chicken image

Richly flavored dish originating in the Catalonian region of Spain and especially nice with roasted potatoes on the side.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 kg roma tomato, seeded and chopped (2.2 lbs)
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breast fillets
1 large onion, halved then sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
150 ml dry sherry (about 2/3 cup)
6 -8 saffron strands, soaked in 2 tsp boiling water
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick, short
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/2 tablespoon paprika, smoky (I use pimenton)
1 tablespoon almonds (sliced or chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat 4 TBS olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then fry the chicken for about 10 minutes or until golden on all sides; remove and set aside.
  • Add the onions, garlic and pepper to the pan and saute until the onion is golden.
  • Add the tomatoes, sherry and saffron with water and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook 10-15 minutes to evaporate excess liquid (you want to arrive at a fairly thick sauce at this stage).
  • Return chicken to pan along with bay leaf, cinnamon stick, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover loosely and cook for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and completely cooked and the sauce thickened.
  • To finish, heat 1 TBS oil over medium-high heat in a small skillet and fry the breadcrumbs and almonds till golden (stirring all the while); remove from heat and stir in the paprika, mixing well.
  • Serve each breast with sauce and with almond mixture sprinkled over the top of all.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 83.4, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 5, Sugar 11.6, Protein 4.6

CATALAN CHICKEN STEW



Catalan Chicken Stew image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

1/4 cup dry unsalted Marcona almonds or blanched almonds
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 slices (1/2-inch thick) batard or baguette (reserve the rest of the loaf for serving)
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
3 tablespoons EVOO
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 rounded tablespoons paprika
2 to 3 stalks celery with leafy tops, peeled and chopped
2 bay leaves
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Fresno or other red chile pepper, finely chopped
Pinch saffron threads
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
One 32-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
3 to 4 cups shredded Poached Chicken Breasts, recipe follows
1 cup Spanish green olives, coarsely chopped
Bread, for serving
4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (for all white meat) or 3 whole 4-pound chickens (for a mix of white and dark meat)
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
8 cloves garlic, smashed
4 large bay leaves
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 lemons, sliced
2 onions, quartered
Herb bundle of fresh parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with kitchen string
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the picada: Toast the nuts in a small skillet, then remove to a plate. Add the EVOO to the skillet and toast the bread slices until golden. Chop the bread and add to a food processor along with the parsley, lemon juice, garlic, toasted almonds and a splash of water. Pulse until the mixture is a pesto-like consistency. Refrigerate until ready to serve. For the stew: Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the thyme, paprika, celery, bay leaves, carrots, onions, bell peppers, chile peppers and saffron and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and mash. Add the stock and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Stir in the picada and olives, then remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Ladle the stew into shallow bowls and serve with warm bread for mopping. Cook's Note: The stew and the picada can be refrigerated in separate containers in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal. Reheat the stew over medium heat, adding the picada and olives.
  • Put the chicken in a very large stockpot or divide between 2 pots if necessary. Add the peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, carrots, celery, lemons, onions and herb bundle and sprinkle with salt. Add enough water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook at a rolling simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the chicken from the liquid and let cool. Strain the stock. (You should have 5 to 6 quarts stock.) Remove the skin and bones from the chicken, and shred the meat using your hands or 2 forks.

ALMOND-CRUSTED CATALAN CHICKEN



Almond-Crusted Catalan Chicken image

This really turns plain-old-chicken into something interesting. I've doubled this recipe and it works just as well. Goes great with some Basmati rice and a green salad. Prep time includes marinating the chickens. Use matzoh meal instead of breadcrumbs and this is perfect for Passover.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cut-up broiler-fryer chicken, skinned
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange rind
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup fine dry plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, make marinade by mixing together the mayonnaise, garlic, orange juice, orange peel, honey, 1/8 teaspoon of the cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • Add the chicken, turning to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, occasionally spooning marinade over chicken.
  • In a pie pan, mix together the remaining cinnamon, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, almonds and olive oil.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll, one piece at a time, in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place the chicken in single layer in a lightly greased shallow baking pan.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven about 1 hour or until crisp and brown and fork can be inserted in chicken with ease.

CHICKEN WITH CATALAN PICADA



CHICKEN WITH CATALAN PICADA image

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 whole chicken legs, split (2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup oloroso sherry
1 bay leaf
One 3-inch strip of orange zest
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 slice of peasant bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup slivered almonds
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Large pinch of saffron threads
Small pinch each of aniseeds
Small pinch of ground cloves

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook over moderately high heat until browned, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until softened, 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook over moderately high heat until very thick, 5 minutes. Add the broth, sherry, bay leaf, orange zest and thyme and bring to a boil. Add the chicken, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°. Toast the bread and almonds on a baking sheet, about 8 minutes. In a skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, 3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor with the bread and almonds, the chocolate, parsley, cinnamon, saffron, aniseeds and cloves. Process to a paste. Stir the picada into the sauce and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and orange zest, season with salt and pepper and serve.

CATALAN CHICKEN STEW



Catalan Chicken Stew image

This one pot dish not only saves on washing up, but all the lovely flavors and aromas mingle together.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Stew

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken thighs
2 chicken breasts, cut in half
2 red onions, sliced
1 large red pepper, seeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
9 ounces chorizo sausage, diced
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch saffron (optional)
2 ounces raisins (optional)
2 slices orange zest
1 sprig fresh thyme
20 mixed olives
1 (1 lb) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbs of the oil in a large frying pan. Add the chicken and brown really well all over. Transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Use the remaining oil to cook the onions in the frying pan until they turned golden at the edges. Add the pepper and garlic and cook for a further minute.
  • Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and add to the chicken in the casserole dish. Brown the chorizo in the frying pan and also add this to the chicken.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Pour the tomatoes, broth and wine over the chicken, add the smoked paprika and saffron (if using). Add the raisins (if using), orange zest and thyme, season and mix well,.
  • Add the olives and garbanzo beans, bring to the boil, then cover and cook on the middle shelf of the oven for about 40 minutes.
  • Scatter with the parsley and serve with rice.

CATALAN CHICKEN STEW



CATALAN CHICKEN STEW image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 35

Picada:
1/4 cup dry unsalted Marcona almonds or blanched almonds
2 tablespoons EVOO
2 slices (1/2-inch thick) batard or baguette (reserve the rest of the loaf for serving)
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
Stew:
3 tablespoons EVOO
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 rounded tablespoons paprika
2 to 3 stalks celery with leafy tops, peeled and chopped
2 bay leaves
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Fresno or other red chile pepper, finely chopped
Pinch saffron threads
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
One 32-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups chicken stock
3 to 4 cups shredded Poached Chicken Breasts, recipe follows
1 cup Spanish green olives, coarsely chopped
Bread, for serving
Poached Chicken Breasts:
4 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (for all white meat) or 3 whole 4-pound chickens (for a mix of white and dark meat)
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
8 cloves garlic, smashed
4 large bay leaves
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
4 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 lemons, sliced
2 onions, quartered
Herb bundle of fresh parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with kitchen string
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the picada: Toast the nuts in a small skillet, then remove to a plate. Add the EVOO to the skillet and toast the bread slices until golden. Chop the bread and add to a food processor along with the parsley, lemon juice, garlic, toasted almonds and a splash of water. Pulse until the mixture is a pesto-like consistency. Refrigerate until ready to serve. For the stew: Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the thyme, paprika, celery, bay leaves, carrots, onions, bell peppers, chile peppers and saffron and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and mash. Add the stock and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Stir in the picada and olives, then remove f

CATALAN GRILLED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS



Catalan Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters image

The Catalanian language may be the language of romance, and you will surely fall in love with this recipe

Provided by Russ Myers @Beegee1947

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 - chicken leg quarters
1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 clove(s) garlic, chopped
3/4 cup(s) chorizo or other spicy sausage, chopped
1 can(s) (28 oz.) whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup(s) full bodied red wine
1/2 cup(s) pitted olives, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, stir together cayenne pepper, cumin, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Rub thoroughly over chicken leg quarters. Place on grill and cook, turning, until browned on all sides and beginning to firm, about 10 minutes total.
  • While chicken is grilling, warm olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; saute until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in chorizo; saute for 3 minutes more.
  • Stir in tomatoes and red wine. Bring mixture to simmer and continue cooking until chicken is off the grill.
  • Add chicken to pot. Stir in olives. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • To serve, put a piece of chicken in each of four large, shallow bowls. Top with sauce.

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