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Easy Spanish Chicken Recipe

Easy Spanish Chicken Recipe
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How To Make Easy Spanish Chicken Recipe

From frying, roasting, grilling to slow-cooking, these chicken recipes are sure to hit the spot for our favorite lean meat to bring out the flavors in every meal that chicken lovers can’t resist.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Cooked rice or crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

  2. In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add the smoked paprika, cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.

  4. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  5. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and nestle them into the sauce. Cover the skillet and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

  6. Sprinkle the sliced olives and fresh parsley over the chicken. Serve the Spanish chicken over cooked rice or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 320kcal
  • Total Fat : 16g
  • Saturated Fat : 3g
  • Cholesterol : 110mg
  • Sodium : 760mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 11g
  • Dietary Fiber : 3g
  • Sugar : 5g
  • Protein : 34g
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