Spanish Chicken With Bacon And Olives Recipes

SPANISH CHICKEN WITH BACON AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Place in a lightly oiled or sprayed 4 quart baking dish.
• Cover with sliced onions.
• MAKE SAUCE:.
• In a bowl whisk together tomato sauce or paste, beer, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves garlic and green chiles.
• Pour over chicken.
• Top with bacon slices.
• Bake uncovered for about 60 minutes.
• Add olives and bake 5minutes longer.
• Chicken should be done when juices run clear.
• NOTE: Bacon options.
• Bacon will be cooked but it may not be super crisp (ours was not). After one hour the bacon will be cooked and edible.
• 2/2012 I precooked in the microwave for 4-5 minutes until nearly done, before adding to the top of the chicken, before baking.

SPANISH CHICKEN LEGS AND THIGHS WITH OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• 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.

SPANISH RICE ORIGINAL

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and tomato sauce to a boil in a small saucepan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer while preparing the remaining ingredients.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Chop bacon.
• Cook and stir onion in reserved bacon grease over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour boiling chicken broth and tomato sauce into rice mixture; add diced tomatoes, green peppers, and chopped bacon. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir black olives and corn into rice mixture before serving.

RISOTTO WITH BACON, LEEKS AND SPANISH OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat so that broth stays at a constant gentle simmer. In a large, deep skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp. Transfer bacon strips with a slotted spoon to a paper towel; set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Add leeks to skillet; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and rice; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Using a large ladle, transfer about 1 cup of the simmering broth to the rice mixture. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Continue adding broth 1 ladleful at a time, until rice is slightly firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and keeping the rice mixture at a constant simmer. Stir in olives, sun dried tomatoes if desired, and reserved bacon; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Transfer to four shallow serving bowls.