Basque Chicken Stew
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 1/2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Keeps well for 2-3 days.
Serve with Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley or Cumin Rice
Ingredients
| 1/4 tsp. Saffron |
| 1/2 cup Water (boiling) |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (sliced) |
| 1 large White onions (sliced into half moons) |
| 16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs |
| 2 tsp. Paprika |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 15 ounce can No salt added canned diced tomatoes |
| 4 cups No salt added vegetable stock |
| 1 cup Green Lentils |
| 1 medium Yellow bell peppers (julienned) |
| 1 medium Red bell peppers (julienned) |
Instructions
Pour the boiling water over the threads and let stand for at least 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the olive oil in a large ovenproof pot (Dutch oven is best) over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes stirring frequently.
Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes stirring frequently until they are slightly soft.
Add the chicken and cook stirring frequently for 3 minutes until lightly browned.
Add the paprika, salt, pepper, tomatoes, vegetable stock, lentils and peppers. Stir well.
Add the saffron water with the saffron threads and stir.
Cover and place in the oven.
Cook for about 90 minutes to 2 hours. Stir about every 20 minutes.
Serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Brown Rice with Parsley
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Cumin Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 30 – 40 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…
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Recipe Notes
The warmth of saffron and paprika together is really magical. The savory, aromatic flavor of the saffron with the spicy, smokiness of the paprika are perfect with the chicken and lentils. This recipe takes about 15 minutes to prep and get into the oven and the wait for the stew to be done is oh, so worth it.