CHICKEN WITH CATALAN PICADA

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 whole chicken legs, split (2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup oloroso sherry
1 bay leaf
One 3-inch strip of orange zest
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 slice of peasant bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup slivered almonds
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Large pinch of saffron threads
Small pinch each of aniseeds
Small pinch of ground cloves

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook over moderately high heat until browned, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until softened, 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook over moderately high heat until very thick, 5 minutes. Add the broth, sherry, bay leaf, orange zest and thyme and bring to a boil. Add the chicken, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°. Toast the bread and almonds on a baking sheet, about 8 minutes. In a skillet, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until golden, 3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor with the bread and almonds, the chocolate, parsley, cinnamon, saffron, aniseeds and cloves. Process to a paste. Stir the picada into the sauce and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and orange zest, season with salt and pepper and serve.

GUJJAR 165
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Overall, this is a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Ellin Khan
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'Catalan'. It doesn't seem very Catalan to me.


MD ROMAN PARVEJ
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to new flavors.


Francisco Solis
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I didn't have any almonds on hand, so I used walnuts instead. It turned out great!


Anton Kryzhskiy
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This dish is a bit too salty for my taste.


Success Sunday
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my picada sauce turned out grainy. I think I might have overcooked it.


safy maichel
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Edward Sencion
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The picada sauce is very flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


mia sahrin
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The picada sauce is so good that it makes the chicken taste amazing.


Rizwan azfal
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with a rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.


Paige Wainscott
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I've tried many Catalan picada recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of almonds, garlic, and parsley is perfect.


Kylie L.
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This chicken dish was a huge hit with my family! The picada sauce was flavorful and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the tender chicken. The recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to make. I will definitely be making this again!