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Basque style braised chicken with piderade sauce.

Basque Style Chicken with Piperade Pepper Sauce

Carne Diem Culinary
This Basque style braised chicken is served with a flavorful piderade sauce made with seasoned bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. This classic dish brings the flavors of Southern France right into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Basque, French, Spanish
Servings 4
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Pieces Chicken
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper

Piperade Sauce

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 4 Roma Tomatoes diced
  • 5 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon d'Espelette Pepper or smoked paprika
  • 12 ounce Tomato Paste
  • 2 Tablespoons Sherry
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut the onion into slices and cut the bell pepper into matchsticks. Dice the tomato and mince the garlic.
  • Pat dry the chicken pieces and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken, skin side down for about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • Add the peppers and onion to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the sherry and cook down until almost evaporated.
  • Add the seasonings and stir to combine, then add the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken to the pan, skin side up. Cover and braise until the chicken is done to your likeness. Typically, 45 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 1290mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 4280IUVitamin C: 163mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 4mg
Keyword bell peppers, chicken, Onion, paprika, tomato
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