Typical Spanish Chicken Recipes

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Spain does love its pork, but chicken is also the star ingredient in many classic dishes. These Spanish chicken recipes are perfect for a family meal that everyone will love!

Some of Spain’s best chicken dishes are hearty stews. Pollo al chilindrón (chicken and pepper stew) and chicken and chorizo stew are packed with tons of Spanish flavor and perfect for chilly winter evenings!

Looking for something lighter? Chicken milanesa is one of the easiest Spanish chicken recipes out there, and my mother-in-law’s simple yet impressive chicken in white wine and garlic sauce is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again!

Spanish Paella Recipe (Paella Valenciana)

Lauren Aloise

What is the most authentic Spanish paella recipe? It's a controversial subject! But this classic paella Valenciana recipe is the traditional chicken paella that many call the original. It combines chicken and either pork ribs or rabbit (your choice!) with green beans, butter beans, garlic, paprika, and saffron.

Caldo de Pollo Recipe (Spanish Broth)

Lauren Aloise

This easy and delicious caldo de pollo recipe makes the perfect Spanish broth. This flavorful chicken bone broth can be enjoyed plain, used as a base for Spanish chicken soup, or used as homemade chicken stock in any recipe. Caldo de pollo is simple to make from scratch, and...

Spanish Roast Chicken

Lauren Aloise

One of my favorite easy weekend meals is this Spanish roast chicken recipe. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare and when it comes out of the oven it's the most flavorful and juicy chicken I've ever tasted!

Chicken Chilindron Recipe (Pollo al Chilindron)

Lauren Aloise

This chicken chilindron recipe is an easy Spanish chicken stew from the north of Spain. It combines chicken with red pepper, garlic, and even a bit of ham for a must-try meal.

Chicken in Almond Sauce Recipe (Pollo en Pepitoria)

Lauren Aloise

This traditional Spanish chicken stew is called pollo en pepitoria and has a unique almond and saffron sauce that’s creamy and delicious. It’s one of my favorite Spanish chicken dishes for any occasion. Cooking is my therapy. I love every minute of it— from buying the right ingredients to...

7 Easy Spanish Chicken Recipes

Lauren Aloise

There’s nothing more satisfying than an easy chicken recipe to spice up your week! These traditional Spanish chicken recipes are quick and delicious, freeze well, and reheat even better. In true Spanish fashion, they are made with only a few simple ingredients—the fresher the better. Whether you want to...

Chicken

Chicken

Spanish Paella Recipe (Paella Valenciana)

Caldo de Pollo Recipe (Spanish Broth)

Spanish Roast Chicken

Chicken Chilindron Recipe (Pollo al Chilindron)

Chicken in Almond Sauce Recipe (Pollo en Pepitoria)

7 Easy Spanish Chicken Recipes

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