Pollo a la Española (Spanish-Style Chicken) Recipe
Pollo a la Española (Spanish-Style Chicken)
ai
chicken
spanish
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 400 gms (0.89 lb) canned diced tomatoes
- 240 mls (1 cup) chicken broth
- 240 mls (1 cup) dry white wine
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin-side down first, until they are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until it is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, white wine, smoked paprika, and bay leaves to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for about 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and taste the sauce, adjusting the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- A traditional Spanish chicken dish known for its rich flavors
- Great to serve with rice or roasted potatoes