Spanish Chicken Legs and Thighs With Olives and Capers
photo by FrenchBunny
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 3 -4 lbs bone-in chicken legs with thigh (skin on or off)
- 1⁄2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or white salt)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired, adjust the amount to suit heat level)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- black pepper (optional)
- 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, cut up (with juice)
- 4 -5 medium potatoes, cut into smaller pieces
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or to taste, I use lots!)
- 1 cup pitted ripe olives, halved (or to taste)
- 1⁄2 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons capers (these can be omitted if you do not like capers, but they are good to add in)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (rubbed between fingers)
- 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers)
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 -4 teaspoons cornstarch
- parmesan cheese (optional)
directions
- In a large plastic bag combine flour, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and black pepper (if using); shake bag to combine spices.
- Add in chicken pieces one at a time, shaking to coat with flour mixture.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat oil and brown chicken on all sides for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned, adding in more oil if needed.
- Add in the tomatoes with juice, potatoes, onion, garlic, wine, capers (if using) and herbs; bring to boiling, reduce heat and cover with a lid.
- Simmer for about 40 minutes, or until chicken is done and no longer pink.
- Remove the chicken and transfer to a large serving dish, cover with foil to keep warm or place in a 200 degree oven.
- In a small bowl or cup combine the water with cornstarch; add/stir into tomato mixture in the Dutch oven, and cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring with a spoon.
- Pour the tomato mixture over the chicken in a large serving dish/bowl.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired and serve.
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Reviews
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This was a really great dish with delicious flavors. How silly I couldn't find whole legs so I had to use drumsticks instead but it worked out well. I used 4 red potatoes cut in 4 and a lot more than 1 Tbsp of garlic. I love garlic too...best thing going. I didn't quite put in 1 cup of olives but maybe 1/2 cup only cause DD doesn't care for them. I definitely put in the capers , I love them and DD doesn't mind them. I also added with the canned tomatoes some fresh chopped Campari tomatoes just for some fresh tomato taste. I did find I needed to thicken the sauce with the cornstarch. I cooked it all for about 45 minutes and served over a bed of buttered noodles. Kitchen was smelling so good while simmering with this delicious recipe. Made for Comfort Cafe '09. Thanks once again Kittencal for a dish we all loved.
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