Basquaise chicken recipe (poulet basquaise)

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Created by Marie Le Moël

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Cuisine: French
Serves 4

Poulet basquaise comes from the French part of the Basque country, in southwestern France. The Basque country covers 20,000 square kilometres, north and south of the Pyrenees. Hence it expands into both France and Spain, and has been at the heart of a conflict for decades, with some of its inhabitants claiming the independence from both countries. Originally, "basquaise" designated a dish made from vegetables and bread. Now, poulet basquaise has become a traditional part of French cuisine, with its peppers reminding of the Mediterranean Sea.

Ingredients

4 tbsp olive oil (or 40g butter)
3 onions
3 cloves garlic
3-4 capsicums (green and red)
1 kg tomatoes
1 kg chicken, cut into pieces (either chicken breast or the whole chicken)
1 glass (150ml) white wine
1 cup (250ml) chicken stock
Mixed herbs
Pepper and salt
120g ham (it is optional)

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Preparation

First, in a deep saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter. Add the onions and garlic, which you’ve peeled and chopped. Let them become golden and stir. Then add the capsicums, sliced thinly.

Coarsely chop the tomatoes and add, then leave to cook for 20 minutes on a low heat.
In another saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil (or 20g butter). Add the chicken pieces and let them fry until golden. Remove from heat and transfer the chicken to the saucepan with the vegetables.

Pour in a glass of white wine. (Don’t drink all the rest of the bottle, as you might not well be in a good shape to receive your guests.) You might also add a cup of chicken stock if needed to cover the chicken.

Cover and let simmer for 35 minutes. Remember to stir and taste regularly, and add the mixed herbs, and pepper and salt to your taste.

Tip: The poulet basquaise can be served with rice. Many add ham while the chicken is being cooked. You can also add zucchini and eggplant.

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