Fricassee of Chicken with Chorizo and Peppers Recipe

Name: Fricassee of Chicken with Chorizo and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh farm chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 serving pieces, at room temperature; Fine sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 onions, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced; 4 plump cloves garlic, peeled, quartered, green germs removed; 2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock; 2 ripe, red tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 red bell peppers, trimmed, seeds removed, cut into thin strips; 2 green bell peppers, trimmed, seeds removed, cut into thin strips; 8 ounces chorizo, cut into bite-size pieces; A large deep skillet with a lid

Servings: persons

1 fresh farm chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 serving pieces, at room temperature
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
4 plump cloves garlic, peeled, quartered, green germs removed
2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock
2 ripe, red tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 red bell peppers, trimmed, seeds removed, cut into thin strips
2 green bell peppers, trimmed, seeds removed, cut into thin strips
8 ounces chorizo, cut into bite-size pieces
A large deep skillet with a lid

1
Generously season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper.
2
In the skillet, combine the butter and oil over moderate heat.
3
When the fats are hot but not smoking, add the chicken skin side down, and brown until the poultry turns an even golden color, about 5 minutes.
4
Using tongs (to avoid piercing the poultry), turn the pieces and brown them on the other side, 5 minutes more.
5
Carefully regulate the heat to avoid scorching the skin.
6
This may have to be done in batches.
7
When all the pieces are browned, transfer them to a platter.
8
Season once again with salt and pepper.
9
Place the onions and garlic in the fat in the skillet and sweatcook, covered, over low heat until soft but not brownedfor about 3 minutes.
10
Return the chicken and any cooking juices to the pan.
11
Add the stock, tomatoes, and tomato paste.
12
Cover, and cook over low heat, turning the chicken in the sauce once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through and has thoroughly absorbed the sauce, about 20 minutes.
13
Add the peppers and chorizo, Cover and cook over low heat just until the peppers are soft, about 10 minutes more.
14
Taste for seasoning.
15
Serve with rice or fresh pasta.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fresh farm chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 serving pieces, at room temperature, Fine sea salt, Freshly ground black pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Fricassee of Chicken with Chorizo and Peppers 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.

Fricassee of Chicken with Chorizo and Peppers

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