Basque Chicken Recipe

Name: Basque Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces (skinned or not as desired); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 cups diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 cup sweet vermouth; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken pieces (skinned or not as desired)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 cup sweet vermouth
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
In Dutch oven, heat oil, and brown chicken pieces on all sides.
2
Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch, cover and simmer over low heat until tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Place chicken on heated platter.
4
Thicken sauce with the cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water.
5
Add to tomato mixture.
6
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sauce is desired thickness.
7
Remove bay leaf and pour sauce over chicken.
8
Serve over hot cooked pasta.

678

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken pieces (skinned or not as desired), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 clove garlic (minced), and more.

Yes, Basque Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basque Chicken

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