Pollo In Padella Recipes

POLLO IN POTACCIO

Steps:

• Cut the chicken up into serving pieces of roughly equal size. Dry all the pieces thoroughly with paper towels and set aside.
• In a braiser or sauté pan large enough to hold all the chicken pieces in one layer, sauté the garlic cloves in abundant olive oil over moderate heat for just a minute or two, until you can smell the aroma and the garlic is starting to brown lightly. Remove the garlic and add the chicken pieces. Brown them lightly but thoroughly on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go.
• Pour on a splash of white wine and tomatoes purée and cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar. Simmer gently about 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through, turning the chicken pieces at least once. Add water if needed to keep things moist and, about halfway through, the rosemary leaves. By the time the chicken is cooked, the pan juices should be well reduced; if not, continue simmering uncovered for a few minutes.
• Serve the chicken hot, napped with the pan juices.

FETTUCCINE CON POLLO ALLA PADELLA

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Lightly "dust" chicken breasts in flour and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, turning regularly. remove chicken from the pan and set aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, slice into strips and reserve.
• In a large saute pan, heat oil. Add garlic and saute until softened. Add tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until partially reduced. Reduce the heat to low and melt butter. Add the reserved chicken and fettuccine, Parmesan and spinach and toss gently to combine. When spinach has wilted, add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

POLLO FRITO

Steps:

• In a large casserole dish, whisk the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt to blend. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning the chicken pieces occasionally.
• In a large cast iron frying pan or other heavy frying pan, add enough oil to come 1/3-inch up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with pepper. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chicken in the flour to coat completely. Shake off the excess flour and then carefully add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
• Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with the lemon wedges and parsley.

EASY PAELLA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
• Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.