"Poulet Basquaise". Traditional French Chicken Recipe.Take. 2 #SRP

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth maintains moisture without alcohol.

piment d'Espelette

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika adds flavor and color, though less heat.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while adding smokiness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas offer a plant-based alternative.

Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Heat rapeseed oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Brown the chicken pieces in the oil for about 8-10 minutes until they have a nice color.

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Add chopped white onions to the pot and sauté until softened, about a few minutes.

Add julienned red and green peppers to the onions and sauté for a few minutes.

Chop and add 3 cloves of garlic to the mixture and sauté for another 5 minutes with the lid on.

Add a can of plum tomatoes to the pot and stir.

Pour in white wine and bring the mixture to a boil.

Return the chicken to the pot and add chicken stock if needed, then reduce heat and let simmer for 35-40 minutes.

Check for tenderness and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Tent the chicken with foil and reduce the sauce on high heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.

Reintroduce the chicken to the sauce to warm through before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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