Drunken Chicken Recipe

Name: Drunken Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 lbs frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; ½ cup olive oil; 1 large onion, thickly sliced; 3 garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; ½ cup dry white wine; ½ cup tequila; 1 cup Spanish olives, drained

Servings: persons

4 lbs frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ cup olive oil
1 large onion, thickly sliced
3 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup tequila
1 cup Spanish olives, drained

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
Rinse the chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and oregano.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat.
5
Brown the chicken pieces on all sides.
6
Cook in batches if necessary to keep from overcrowding the pan.
7
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
8
Reduce the heat and add the onions and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes, until tender.
9
Remove from the heat, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the alcohol is cooked off.
10
Return the chicken to the pan, cover, and cook in the oven for about 45 minutes, until tender.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, ½ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Drunken 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.

Drunken Chicken

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