Chicken Chilindrón Recipe

pan of chicken chilindrón with two serving spoons.

5 from 9 votes

This chicken chilindron recipe is an easy Spanish chicken stew from the north of Spain, and is ready to eat in 1 hour! It combines chicken with red pepper, garlic, and ham in a delicious stew that you'll want to make again and again.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Spanish

Diet: Low Fat

Servings: people

Calories: 685.35kcal

Author: Lauren Aloise

Ingredients

6-8 chicken thighs or drumsticks seasoned with salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
1.75 ounce Serrano ham or other cured ham diced
1 onion diced
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
2 juicy medium tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
½ cup white wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place heavy pan over medium heat and cover the bottom with olive oil. Once it's hot, add the seasoned chicken and brown on both sides, then reserve the chicken on the side. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the garlic and ham to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute, making sure the garlic doesn't stick or burn.
Add the red pepper, onion, and a pinch of salt, then sauté for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and starting to caramelize.
Mix in the bay leaf, tomato, and sweet paprika, then cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the white wine, turn up the heat, and reduce to a thick sauce; about 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken back to the pan and reduce the heat to low. Slowly simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve the chicken chilindrón family-style or individually plated and enjoy!

Notes

Use about ½ lb (250g) of chicken per person.
As with most stews, the flavor gets even better over time. Enjoy after a couple of hours or even the next day for a real treat!
Make sure to cook the peppers and onions long enough to become tender and slightly caramelized. This will enhance the flavor of the dish.
If the stew needs a bit more sauce at the end, you can add a bit of chicken broth, but the chicken should release enough juice while cooking to not need much.

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