Braised Basque Chicken Recipes

BASQUE BRAISED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and set aside Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook untill lightly browned about 5 min. Transfer the chorizo to a plate. Heat the EVO in the skillet. Add the chicken pieces and cook, turning once, until well browned about 15 min. Remove chicken to same plate with chorizo. Slice the chorizo diagonally into 1" chunks when it is cool enough to handle.. Add the onion, bell peppers and garlic to the skillet. Saute until softened, about 2 min. Add the mushrooms, paprika, thyme, crushed red chili and saute another 3 minutes or so. Add the tomatoes and sherry and deglaze the pan, scraping up the stuck bits. Stir in the chopped hot cherry pepper or olives and orange zest. Return the chicken and chorizo and all their juices back into the skillet . Place the orange slices around the pan. Pour the chicken broth over all. Cover and simmer on moderate heat, stirring gently on occasion, until chicken is cooked through, about 35-45 minutes, uncover and simmer another 10 minutes or untill sauce has thickened a bit. Alternately, you can place the skillet uncovered in a 350 oven and braise for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the fresh basil/ parsley Serve over rice, cous cous or pasta. Also terrific served with creamy mashed potatoes or cruchy roasted spiced potatoes. Sometimes we just sop it up with a yummy crusty bread and a crisp green salad on the side. No rules, just enjoy!

BRAISED BASQUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet, in batches, if necessary, and brown on all sides. Transfer the meat to the insert of a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker.
• Add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, paprika and thyme to the skillet and saute until soft, 7-8 minutes.
• Deglaze the pan with the vinegar and broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add to the slow cooker, along with the chorizo, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours (or on high for 3 to 4 hours), until the chicken is tender and cooked through.