Quick and Easy Spanish Chicken Recipe

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes provide similar flavor at a lower cost.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often cheaper.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan.

Seal the chicken pieces in the oil until the outside turns white, then remove from the pan.

Add 1 medium red onion to the pan and cook until it starts to soften.

Add 2 chopped cloves of garlic, but not at the same time as the onion to prevent burning.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and a few dried chili flakes for heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and mix to coat the chicken in the oniony herby paste.

Cook for about 1 minute to let the chicken absorb the flavors.

Add a 400-gram tin of chopped tomatoes and half a tin of water if the mixture is sticking to the pan.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.

Season with salt and 1 level teaspoon of sugar, adjusting to taste.

Grate the zest of half a lemon into the dish and squeeze the lemon juice in.

Add 80 grams of halved olives and mix well.

Let the dish simmer for another 5 minutes, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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