Daniel Boulud's Braised Basque Chicken with Tomatoes and Paprika

Name: Daniel Boulud's Braised Basque Chicken with Tomatoes and Paprika
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Handful fresh basil, thinly sliced, for garnish; 237 milliliters cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced plum tomatoes); 1 kilograms chicken thighs and breasts; 177 milliliters dry sherry; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch thick strips; 2 smalls red onions, sliced; 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 113 grams Spanish chorizo, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika

Daniel Boulud's Braised Basque Chicken with Tomatoes and Paprika might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 64g of protein, 68g of fat, and a total of 969 calories. This gluten free, dairy free, and primal recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. A mixture of handful basil, bell peppers, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the dry sherry you could follow this main course with the Bread and Butter Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

Adjust the oven rack to the bottom-third position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, set a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add the chorizo. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo has rendered some fat and is starting to brown.

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Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon and drain on some paper towels.

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Season the thighs and breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

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Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and brown on both sides, about ten minutes total.

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Remove the chicken pieces and set aside.

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Remove all but two tablespoons of fat in the skillet.

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Add the bell peppers, onions, garlic, and thyme. Season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about five minutes.

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Add the sherry, tomatoes, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to dislodge any browned bits and simmer for one minute.

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Nestle the thighs in the skillet (you'll add the breasts later) and add the cooked chorizo. Cover the skillet and place in the oven. Cook for 15 minutes, and then remove the skillet, flip the thighs, and add the breast pieces. Cover again and return to the oven. Cook until the chicken pieces are completely cooked, ten to fifteen minutes. If needed, season with more salt and pepper.

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Garnish with basil.

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