PORTUGUESE CHICKEN

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Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Vegetable     Braise     Dinner     Spice     Paprika     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 3- to 3 1/4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
12 cipolline onions or 1-inch-diameter pearl onions, blanched 1 minute, peeled
2 large roasted red peppers from jar, halved, cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips
6 large garlic cloves, pressed
4 large fresh Italian parsley sprigs
4 large fresh bay leaves, bruised
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup tawny Port
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in large bowl. Add chicken pieces to seasoned flour, 1 at a time, and turn to coat. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin side down, and sauté until brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate; reserve skillet.
  • Arrange chicken in single layer in large ovenproof pot. Top with tomatoes and juice, prosciutto, onions, peppers, garlic, parsley, and bay leaves; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon paprika. Add wine and Port to reserved skillet. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Remove from heat. Whisk in mustard and tomato paste; pour mixture over chicken and bring to boil. Cover; transfer to oven.
  • Braise chicken until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaves and parsley. Using tongs, transfer chicken and toppings to platter. Return sauce in pot to simmer. If thicker sauce is desired, stir 1 tablespoon flour and butter in small bowl until smooth paste forms. Add flour paste to sauce and whisk to blend. Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency, whisking often. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken and serve.

Claudia Martinez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe for a potluck or party.


king lover12
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This is the best Portuguese chicken I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


Nawaraj Neupane
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out tough. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Judith Harper
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


shamsudeen abdullahi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were incredible.


Suresh Rokaya
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This recipe is a keeper! It's now my go-to dish for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


RkRajwan Ahmed
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I would definitely make this again, but I would add more vegetables to the sauce.


Badal singh
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Denise McCrum
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy skin on the chicken.


Patrick In a bikini
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through but still moist, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Albert Kaminsa
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This Portuguese chicken was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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