Basque Chicken

Serves 4 people
1-1/4 cups hot chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon saffron strands
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (3-3/4-lb.) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1-1/2 cups long grain rice
1 (14-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon paprika
8 oz. chorizo sausage, sliced
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1-1/4 cups dry white wine
Basil sprigs and orange slices, to garnish


Put stock in a measuring cup and add saffron. Let stand.

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add onion, garlic and bell pepper to pan and cook until soft. Stir in rice. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.

Add paprika, chorizo, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Strain stock, discarding din saffron strands. Add wine and strained stock to pan. Return chicken to pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken and rice are cooked and liquid has been absorbed.

Garnish with basil sprigs and orange slices and serve.



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