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Basque Chicken And Peppers

A vibrant and hearty dish featuring succulent chicken thighs simmered with colorful bell peppers and a rich tomato sauce, inspired by the flavors of the Basque Country.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for browning the chicken
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes about 14 ounces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
For the Peppers
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet, skin-side down. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sautéing the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the sliced bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Creating the Sauce
  1. Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then stir to combine.
  2. Add the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well.
Simmering
  1. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce and vegetables.
  2. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve this dish with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal. Adjust the spice levels by adding red pepper flakes if desired.

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