Basque Chicken
Basque Chicken is a flavorful dish from the Basque region of France and Spain. It's a one-pot meal with chicken, peppers, tomatoes, and spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Thyme - 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaf - 1
- Chicken broth - 1 cup
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Crushed tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz)
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Red bell pepper - 1, chopped
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Chicken thighs - 8
Let's Get Started
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the paprika, crushed tomatoes, white wine, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the Basque Chicken with crusty bread or over rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
