Hilda’s Portuguese Stewed Chicken

  4.0 – 5 reviews  • European Recipes
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  2. Essence, recipe follows
  3. 1 whole chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 8 pieces
  4. 3 tablespoons olive oil
  5. 1 pound chorizo, cut on the bias in 2-inch pieces
  6. 1 medium onion, diced
  7. 2 cups diced potatoes
  8. 1 red pepper, julienned
  9. 1 yellow pepper, julienned
  10. 2 cups chopped tomatoes, peeled and seeded
  11. 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  12. 1 head garlic, skin removed and cloves left whole
  13. 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
  14. 1 cup white wine
  15. 1 cup chicken stock
  16. 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
  17. Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  18. 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  19. Salt and black pepper
  20. 2 cups white rice, cooked, hot
  21. Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish
  22. Chives, for garnish
  23. Small loaf crusty bread, for serving
  24. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  25. 2 tablespoons salt
  26. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  27. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  28. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  29. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  30. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  31. 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Season the flour with Essence. Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Add the chorizo to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
  3. Add the onions, potatoes, and peppers. Cook the vegetables for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add the tomatoes, shallots, garlic cloves, and olives. Season the vegetables with Essence. Stir in the white wine, chicken broth, and parsley and return the browned chicken to the skillet.
  4. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer the chicken and vegetables for about 45 minutes or until the chicken falls off the bone.
  5. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and green onions. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.
  6. Mound the rice in the center of the bowl. Arrange the stewed chicken around the rice. Garnish with freshly grated cheese, chives and Essence. Always serve with crusty bread.
  7. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  8. Recipe from “New New Orleans Cooking”, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Reviews

Natasha Rodriguez
Been a staple for years
Angela Schroeder
I have made this recipe 4 times! Each time it gets better! I would definitely recommend, using spanish smoked chorizo sausage for the best flavor and results! Emeril’s Mom’s stewed chicken is absolutely delicious!
Justin Moran
AWESOME!!!! some of my family members don’t like spicy so we switch it up with chicken apple sausage or something with less kick. We also go with boneless skinless chicken breast and cut them into thirds. But anyway u do it, this recipe is yum!!!!

 

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