Poulet Basquaise

This delicious recipe of Poulet Basquaise is a favorite in the Basque Country. It is a simple and flavorful dish, with tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy sauce made with peppers, onions, garlic and tomatoes. Serve it over a bed of rice for a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts, bone-in and skin-on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes per side.
3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Add onion, bell peppers and garlic to the skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
6. Return chicken to the skillet; reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.