Basque Chicken
6 servings
85 minutes
Basque-style chicken is a bright and aromatic dish from the French province of Basque. It reflects the rich culinary traditions of the region, combining fresh vegetables, tender meat, and fragrant herbs. The flavor of this dish is rich, with a slight sweetness from tomatoes and bell peppers complemented by the spiciness of garlic and spices. Juicy pieces of chicken infused with the aromas of stewed vegetables become tender and surprisingly rich. Basque-style chicken is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive feast, filling the home with warmth and scents from southern France. It pairs well with white wine and crispy baguette that can be dipped into a thick, rich sauce. This dish is a true celebration of flavors that combines simplicity in preparation with richness in aromas and textures.
1
Cut the chicken into 6 parts (2 wings, 2 fillets, 2 legs), bring water to a boil, season with salt and pepper, add the chicken parts, and cook until done. Then transfer to a plate.
- Chick: 1 piece
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
2
Dip the tomatoes in boiling water for a couple of minutes, then peel them and cut into cubes. Slice the pepper into strips, the onion into thin rings, and chop the garlic into small pieces.
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 4 cloves
3
In a heated pan, add onion, garlic, and herbs, and sauté on low heat for five minutes until translucent. Then add boiled chicken fillet, and after two minutes, add red and green bell peppers, sauté for five minutes, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook for five minutes. Then place the legs on top and cover with a lid, after five minutes add the wings and cook for thirty minutes.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Dried herbs: 4 g
- Chick: 1 piece
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
- Salt: 1 teaspoon