Spanish Chicken Stew With Manchego Polenta Food

SPANISH CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or similar large, sturdy pot. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs in a single layer. Brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until light golden brown, transfer to a plate. If the chicken won't all fit in a single layer, brown it in batches. The thighs do not need to be cooked all the way through.
• Reduce the heat to medium. To the Dutch oven, add 1 additional tablespoon oil. Add the onion and cook until beginning to soften and turn golden, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, rosemary, bay leaf, and garlic. Stir constantly for 30 seconds, just until the garlic is fragrant.
• Add the sweet potato, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Increase the heat and bring to a rapid simmer. Turn the heat down to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring periodically.
• Add the olives, raisins, and reserved chicken thighs, along with any liquid that has accumulated on the plate. Partially cover the pot and let simmer 20 additional minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Remove the chicken to a cutting board. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, dice or shred, then return to the pot. Stir in the sherry vinegar. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning (I found my stew tastes a little sweet, so I like to add a pinch of salt). Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with rice or other grains or bread.

MA'S SPANISH CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• First, heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Spread 2 tablespoons of oil evenly across the cooking surface, and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Set the browned chicken aside on a plate.
• Add the garlic and onion to the skillet. Cook for a minute or so, and then add the celery, carrots, bell pepper, and potato. Cook for a few minutes until the carrots begin to soften. Add the seasoning packet and stir to combine.
• Add 2 bay leaves, ½ cup of Spanish green olives, chopped or whole (we like whole, but sometimes chopped adds more of a delightful relish effect to the sauce), and the entire contents of the 14-ounce can of whole (use a spatula to break them up into chunks) peeled tomatoes and the 14-ounce can of pink beans (the starch from the beans helps thicken the sauce).
• Add the chicken to the pot with the vegetables along with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and turn the heat down to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Then uncover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes on medium high heat to reduce the sauce.
• Serve with white rice mixed with ¼ cup of olive oil, a sprinkling of 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste), and ¼ cup chopped parsley. This stew goes great with a little hot sauce on the side--Crystal (our favorite) or Tabasco are both great options.

SPANISH CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil. Season the chicken and brown on both sides for 7-8 mins until golden, then set aside on a plate. Put the remaining 1 tbsp oil in the pan with the pepper, onion and garlic. Fry on a medium heat for 8 mins or until slightly golden. Add the vinegar and cook for 1 min.
• Return the chicken to the pan with the paprika and stock. Bring to the boil, then turn down to simmer for 25 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Add the olives and almonds, and serve with rice or crusty bread.

CREAMY POLENTA FOR MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water, salt, and pepper to a boil over high heat.
• Whisking constantly, very gradually add cornmeal. Simmer over medium heat, whisking frequently, until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese and butter until smooth.

CHICKEN STEW W/POLENTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, add olive oil, sliced chicken breast and garlic.
• Saute until almost cooked through.
• Add tomato paste and saute an additional 3 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients (except cooked polenta and parmesan cheese).
• Simmer 10 minutes.
• Place cooked hot polenta on a serving plate, top with stew and parmesan cheese.
• Serve with green salad and garlic bread!

QUICK COOKING CHEESY POLENTA

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock and milk to a boil. Whisk in the polenta, stirring until the polenta just pulls from the side of the pot. Stir in the Manchego cheese and serve warm.

SPANISH CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Marinate chicken in 1 1/2 tsp Sweet paprika, seasoning and a splash of olive oil. Leave for an hour, or longer if possible.
• Preheat oven to 190 C, then heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a casserole or tagine.
• Fry chicken for a couple of minutes each side until browned then remove.
• Add the onion, garlic, carrot and fry on a medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add the red pepper and remaining spices, stir fry for 1 minute then return chicken to the pan.
• Add the tomatoes, dried spices, stock and sherry vinegar then bring to the boil, season, then cover and put in the oven for 1 hour until the chicken is cooked through.
• Add the chopped olives and stir through.
• Serve with couscous.

SPANISH CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Place olive oil, diced potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and garlic in deep pan.
• Add cubed chicken, turmeric and salt. Mix all ingredients. Cook for about 5 min on high heat.
• Add white wine, cook until wine is heated through. Cover the pan and turn heat to medium low.
• Cook for about 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked to its ideal temperature.
• Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN STEW WITH CREAMY POLENTA

Steps:

• Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; add remaining teaspoon oil to skillet. Add garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chickpeas and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes; cook over medium heat until starting to break down, 3 to 4 minutes. Add olives, vinegar, and chicken along with any accumulated juices to pan; toss until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Serve over polenta.