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Spanish Chicken with Red Peppers and Tomatoes
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Ingredients
- 3lb chicken (pastured or organic) cut into small serving pieces (whole breast into four pieces, thighs in two pieces)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Spanish cured ham (prosciutto fine)
- 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
- 1/2 pound tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped (If canned, use just the tomatoes none of the liquid)
- 4-5 pimentos (Spanish piquillos are best), cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1-inch piece, or to taste, dried red chili pepper, seeded
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt.
Heat oil in a shallow casserole and brown chicken on all sides. Browning the chicken adds flavor and visual appeal.
Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is wilted.
Add ham, cook a minute, then add paprika, tomatoes and chicken broth.
Mix in pimentos, chile pepper, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
Works great for a large group of people or a dinner party. Make in advance and then just heat it up.This dish pairs well with saffron rice.
Recipe Source:
Penolope Casas: One Pot Spanish: More Than 80 Easy, Authentic Recipes


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