Best Pontevedra Style Spanish Chicken Recipes

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SPANISH CHICKEN



Spanish Chicken image

I'm always on the lookout for good, fast recipes. This one is easy to cook and serve. I've found that even children like eating chicken this way.-Mrs. Robert Trygg, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, water, rice, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. , Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; top with chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. , Uncover; spoon picante sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

PONTEVEDRA-STYLE SPANISH CHICKEN



Pontevedra-Style Spanish Chicken image

My grandparents came from Pontevedra, Spain in 1920 through Ellis Island and brought this recipe with them. I grew up eating this dish and my children just love it. Of course, they never measured anything, so the measurements are just an estimate.

Provided by Chris

Categories     Spanish Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups olive oil
½ cup butter, melted
1 head roasted garlic, minced
¼ cup sweet Pimenton de la Vera (Spanish smoked paprika)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan skin-side down. Pour the olive oil and melted butter over the chicken. Sprinkle the pieces with minced roasted garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces skin-side up and roast until the chicken is done and the skin is crispy, about 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve the chicken pieces with the sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1041.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 154.3 mg, Fat 97.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 223.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PONTEVEDRA-STYLE SPANISH CHICKEN



Pontevedra-Style Spanish Chicken image

My grandparents came from Pontevedra, Spain in 1920 through Ellis Island and brought this recipe with them. I grew up eating this dish and my children just love it. Of course, they never measured anything, so the measurements are just an estimate.

Provided by Chris

Categories     Spanish Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups olive oil
½ cup butter, melted
1 head roasted garlic, minced
¼ cup sweet Pimenton de la Vera (Spanish smoked paprika)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken pieces in a roasting pan skin-side down. Pour the olive oil and melted butter over the chicken. Sprinkle the pieces with minced roasted garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces skin-side up and roast until the chicken is done and the skin is crispy, about 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve the chicken pieces with the sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1041.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 154.3 mg, Fat 97.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 22.4 g, Sodium 223.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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