Poulet Basquaise

40m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Break down the chicken and chop the carcass.
  2. 2Brown the bones in olive oil in a small saucepan.
  3. 3Add water and a bay leaf to the bones to make a simple stock.
  4. 4Simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  5. 5Strain the stock and scoop out some of the fat.
  6. 6Mix flour, piment d'espelette, salt, and black pepper on a plate.
  7. 7Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
  8. 8Fry the chicken skin-side down in olive oil and butter until browned.
  9. 9Set the chicken aside.
  10. 10In the same pan, sauté the sliced red onions and finely sliced garlic.
  11. 11Add the sliced bell peppers to the pan and cook until soft.
  12. 12Deglaze the pan with white wine.
  13. 13Add the chicken stock and canned tomatoes.
  14. 14Season with salt and black pepper and add a bay leaf.
  15. 15Place the chicken on top of the sauce, skin-side up.
  16. 16Pour in the chicken juices.
  17. 17Bake for 30 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  18. 18Serve with pilaf rice and garnish with chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 litre water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon piment d'espelette
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 red onions
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 2 bell peppers (red and yellow)
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 1 handful parsley

Equipment

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