PORTUGUESE CHICKEN WITH PEAS

Portuguese Chicken With Peas image

Provided by Thea

Categories Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, sliced
1 roasting chicken, about 2 Lbs., cut into pieces
6 ounces chicken stock
2 ounces dry red wine (Portuguese wine is best of course )
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb frozen peas

Steps:

Heat the butter and the oil together in a heavy casserole. Add the onion and cook until transparent. Remove and keep warm.
Put the chicken in the casserole and lightly brown on all sides. Add the onion, stock, wine and salt and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat until the chicken is done, about 1 hour. Before the chicken is done, add the peas and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 932.8, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 252.7, Sodium 436.9, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8, Protein 64.5