Extremadura Chicken Bites

For tapas challenge; this recipe is made with pork, lamb, or chicken.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  garlic cloves
• 1  red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 3  lbs chicken breasts, cut in chunks
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  carrot, chopped
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 2  cups white wine
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 4  peppercorns
• 1  teaspoon capers
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 2  teaspoons  oil

Directions

1. Mince garlic and cut red pepper in strips; cook until just browned; remove and set aside.
2. Add chunks of chicken that have been floured; cook until browned but not cooked; remove.
3. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and bay leaf; cook 10 minutes; add paprika; cook.
4. Add wine.
5. Add chicken stock.
6. Add peppercorns.
7. Add chicken; add capers; cook 30 minutes until cooked down. Keep turning as it cooks.
8. Meanwhile, blend the garlic and pepper until smooth with 2 teaspoons oil.
9. Add to chicken; cook for 10 minutes.