Best 9 Chicken With Romesco Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to flavorful and versatile dishes, chicken with romesco sauce is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and delights the senses. Originating from the picturesque region of Catalonia, Spain, this classic combination offers a symphony of flavors that perfectly balance savory, sweet, nutty, and smoky notes. The succulent chicken, cooked to perfection, acts as a canvas for the vibrant romesco sauce, a vibrant blend of roasted red peppers, almonds, hazelnuts, garlic, and spices. As you savor each bite, the richness of the sauce seeps into the tender chicken, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



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Pan-fried chicken is made delicious with this Italian addition of romesco sauce. Looking to save even more time? Make this sauce ahead, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving for dinner in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 slice firm crusty white bread (about 5x5x1/2 inch)
1 medium tomato, cut in half, seeded
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 jar (12 oz) roasted red bell peppers, rinsed, drained and patted dry
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan, place almonds, bread, tomato and garlic in single layer. Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until almonds and bread are lightly toasted. Break bread into bite-size pieces.
  • In food processor, place toasted almonds, bread, tomato and garlic. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until coarsely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until almost smooth. Transfer sauce to small bowl; set aside. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt; add to skillet. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Serve chicken with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN IN ROMANESCO SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 red bell peppers (or 1 red and 1 yellow)
1/2 cup Marcona almonds or blanched raw almonds
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Zest and juice of 1 orange
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 Fresno chile pepper
1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped
1 large heirloom tomato
2 tablespoons EVOO
8 bone-in chicken thighs
1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Char the bell peppers under a broiler or over a gas flame, turning occasionally. Place the peppers in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel off the charred skin and remove the seeds.
  • Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a pan or in the oven until golden, then let cool.
  • Place the roasted bell peppers in a food processor along with the almonds, chicken stock, parsley, lemon and orange zest and juice, the garlic, chile pepper and red onion. Grate the tomato on the large holes of a box grater. Discard the skin and add the tomato pulp to the food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with paprika, salt and pepper and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add the sherry to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the roasted pepper sauce, reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to plates and spoon the sauce over top.

ROMESCO CHICKEN RECIPE



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This Romesco chicken is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. Roasted chicken breast is served with a red pepper and tomato sauce for a dinner that is full of flavor. A low carb, gluten-free and keto friendly recipe.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 larger chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jar (12 ounces roasted red peppers, drained)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 small clove garlic
1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ cup toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small dish, combine the spice rub ingredients. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts to coat. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Roast the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • While the chicken is roasting, combine the romesco ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is pureed. Heat the sauce on the stovetop so it is warmed through to serve.
  • When the chicken has finished cooking, spoon the romesco sauce over the chicken before serving. Or, layer a spoonful or two of romesco sauce on a plate and serve the chicken breast over the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 1149 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



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This is a traditional sauce from the Catalonia region of Spain, usually made with almonds, garlic, roasted tomatoes, mint and fennel! This sauce is exceptional with poultry,seafood,fish even pasta!

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 roma tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper
1 onion, halved
4 garlic cloves
1 ancho chili, seeded and steamed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 ounces whole chicken breasts, wing tips removed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fine herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro
1 teaspoon tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Make the sauce first: Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl add tomatoes, red pepper,onion,garlic, chile and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the mixture in a glass casserole dish, cook in the oven for 20 minutes.Remove the chile and set aside.
  • Roast the remaining vegetables for 30 more minutes.When cool enough to handle,remove the skins and seed from the tomatoes,bell pepper and chile.Place all the vegetables and thyme in a food processor, pulse until chunky. Add pine nuts and pulse for 10 seconds,add 1/4 cup olive oil,vinegar,paprika,salt and pepper. Pulse again for 5 seconds to mix.Refrigerate for 2 hours. This will keep for 5 days in a sealed type jar.
  • For the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt,pepper and herbs. In a large skillet or sauce pan that can be put in the oven, heat olive oil over medium heat,add chicken breasts skin side down for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the breast over and put the pan in the oven for 8 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside to cool a little. On the stove using the same pan over medium heat, deglaze with wine. Add lemon juice and cook 10-15 seconds. Take the pan off the heat, add butter making sure it is melted.
  • Ladle the Romesco Sauce in the center of the plate, place chicken on top of the sauce then pour the lemon wine sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1037.6, Fat 80.5, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 929, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 11.4, Protein 56.3

CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 2 serv ings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 roma tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper
1 onion, halved
4 garlic cloves
1 ancho chile, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup, plus 2 T olive oil, divided
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 T sherry wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
salt
For the chicken:
2 8oz whole chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1 T finely chopped fresh mixed herbs, like basil, parsley and cilantro
2 T olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
lemon juice
1 T cold butter

Steps:

  • Make the Sauce: Preheat the oven to 400F. In a large bowl, add tomatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, and chile, and toss with 2 T olive oil. On a foil lined sheet pan, add tomato mixture, and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Remvoe the chile, and set aside. Roast remaining vegetables for 30 more minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the skins and seeds from the tomatoes, bell pepper, and chile. Place all the roasted veggies in the food process along with the thyme leaves, and pulse until slightly chunky. Add pine nuts, and pulse 10 seconds. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper and herbs. In a large oven safe saute pan over med high heat, warm the oil. When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts skin side down, and sear until golden, approx 3 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts over, and move pan to oven. Roast 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside to rest. Return the pan to stove over medium high heat, and deglaze with wine. Add the lemon juice, and cook 10 seconds. Take the pan off the heat, and whisk in the butter. Ladle the romesco sauce in the center of the plate. Place chicken on top, and pour lemon wine sauce over the chicken.

ROMESCO SAUCE



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A wonderful versatile Latin sauce originating in Spain with amazing flavors. It can be served with grilled chicken, fish and seafood, as a sauce for pasta, or alone as a dip. Once you try this, you will be hooked! Try using hazelnuts instead of the almonds. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week. Tastes are enhanced if allowed to sit for a few hours.

Provided by AngieItaliano

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 roma (plum) tomatoes, halved
1 large red bell pepper, quartered
12 cloves garlic
⅔ cup olive oil
kosher salt to taste
1 slice bread
½ cup toasted whole almonds
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon Spanish paprika
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place the tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic cloves onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the vegetables with some of the olive oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake in the preheated oven until the garlic has turned golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 10 minutes. While the vegetables are cooling, bake the bread slice on one of the oven racks until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool.
  • Scrape the vegetables and any juices from the pan into a food processor or blender. Break the bread into pieces, and add to the food processor along with the toasted almonds, vinegar, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Puree until finely ground, then drizzle in the remaining olive oil with the machine running. Season to taste with additional salt if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 60.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



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Our classic Romesco Sauce, made with tomatoes, sweet peppers, and almonds really makes this roast chicken breast dish special.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (10 to 12 ounces each)
1/2 cup Romesco Sauce, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine thyme, sugar, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; rub with thyme mixture.
  • Bake until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees when inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone), 25 to 35 minutes. Serve chicken topped with romesco sauce.

ROMESCO CHICKEN



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This recipe was a handout at my local Sam's Club this weekend. It tasted wonderful and the only sodium coming from the green olives. Top the dish off with some freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for a low, sodium, low fat meal. The wine pairing they suggest is a Chardonnay.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large roma tomatoes
1 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
8 jumbo green olives
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
sodium-free seasoning

Steps:

  • Chop the tomatoes and red onion, add the olive oil to a saute pan, when warm add the chopped tomato, onions and garlic.
  • Cook until the vegetables are soft, put the mixture into a food processor; add the red wine vinegar and olives, pulse until blended but still maintains texture.
  • For the chicken, over medium high heat heat the 1 teaspoon olive oil in saute pan, season the chicken with seasoning blend and add to pan.
  • Saute the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Plate each breast and individual serving plates and top with about 2 tablespoon of the blended sauce mixture.
  • Serve with a green salad, fresh bread and wine for a delicious meal.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



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Purée grilled bell peppers, almond butter, sherry vinegar, and garlic into an irresistibly smoky-sweet sauce that's great served with a crunchy grilled chicken salad.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Grill     Chicken     Sherry     Garlic     Bell Pepper     Lettuce     Salad     Cucumber     Onion     Parsley     Lemon Juice     Paprika     Dinner     Summer     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

For the Chicken:
1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tsp. kosher salt
3 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
Vegetable oil (for grill)
For the Romesco:
Vegetable oil (for grill)
2 large red bell peppers
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 Tbsp. sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. unsweetened almond butter
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
For the Salad:
3 small heads of Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated, or 1 romaine heart, cut into 2" pieces
2 mini seedless cucumbers, halved lengthwise, sliced into half moons
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup parsley leaves with tender stems
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Hot smoked paprika (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Grill the Chicken:
  • Season chicken on all sides with salt in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and garlic and toss to coat. Let sit 15 minutes.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat and brush grate lightly with oil. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Do Ahead: Chicken can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
  • Make the Romesco:
  • Lightly brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill peppers over high heat, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  • Remove skins and seeds from peppers; discard. Purée peppers, garlic, vinegar, almond butter, olive oil, salt, and cayenne in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl .
  • Do Ahead: Peppers can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Romesco sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
  • Assemble the Salad:
  • Thinly slice chicken. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lettuce, cucumbers, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Pour oil and lemon juice over and toss to coat.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup romesco sauce across each plate, then top with salad. Sprinkle with paprika, if using.

Tips:

  • To make the romesco sauce, use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice, as they are meaty and have a low water content.
  • Roast the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic before adding them to the sauce. This will help to concentrate their flavors and give the sauce a smoky depth of flavor.
  • Use a good quality olive oil in the sauce. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, as it has a fruity, peppery flavor that will complement the other ingredients in the sauce.
  • If you don't have any almonds on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as walnuts or pistachios.
  • Serve the chicken with romesco sauce over rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken with romesco sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The smoky, slightly sweet flavor of the sauce pairs perfectly with the tender, juicy chicken. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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