Pollo Vascongado (Basque Chicken ) Recipe

Name: Pollo Vascongado (Basque Chicken )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup olive oil (Spamish for authenticity); 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, mashed; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup ham or 1 cup bacon, chopped; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 cup white wine; 1/2 lb medium shrimp; fresh parsley sprig, to garnish

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken pieces
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil (Spamish for authenticity)
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, mashed
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup ham or 1 cup bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup white wine
1/2 lb medium shrimp
fresh parsley sprig, to garnish

1
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2
In a large skillet, fry chicken in olive oil until golden on all sides.
3
Reserving the oil in the skillet, remove the chicken pieces and place them in a large dutch oven with a cover; set aside.
4
Saute onion and garlic in the same oil that the chicken was cooked inches.
5
When onion becomes opaque, stir in the flour and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
6
Add the ham or bacon, paprika and wine; bring to a boil.
7
Pour the wine mixture over the chicken; set the pot on the stove and bring it to a boil.
8
Cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes.
9
Clean the shrimp and place it on top of the chicken; cover and continue to simmer for 10 minutes or until the shrimp are pink.
10
Garnish with parsley sprigs.
11
Helma suggests serving this with rice and a green salad.

1357

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken pieces, salt, to taste, pepper, to taste, 1/2 cup olive oil (Spamish for authenticity), and more.

Yes, Pollo Vascongado (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.

Pollo Vascongado (Basque Chicken )

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