Foods Of Spain -- Pollo Al Vino Tinto (Chicken In Chorizo And Red Wine Sauce)

Apr 24, 1991

Cece Sullivan

RECIPES ON THIS PAGE WERE DEVELOPED OR TESTED BY CECE SULLIVAN, TIMES HOME ECONOMIST. THE RECIPES ARE EVALUATED BY STAFF MEMBERS AND ARE PRINTED IN A FORMAT SUITABLE FOR CLIPPING. IN THE NUTRITIONAL DATA, 5 TO 7 PERCENT OF THE FATTY ACIDS ARE UNDEFINABLE.

THE FOLLOWING RECIPE IS FROM "THE FOODS AND WINES OF SPAIN" BY PENELOPE CASAS.

POLLO AL VINO TINTO (CHICKEN IN CHORIZO AND RED WINE SAUCE) 4 servings; approximate preparation time 20 minutes

1 (3 1/2-pound) cut-up frying chicken

3 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped

1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced

1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped

2 chorizo sausages, about 4 ounces, chopped

2 tablespoons brandy

1 whole canned pimento, coarsely chopped

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2/3 cup dry red wine

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

1. Remove and discard the skin from the pieces of chicken; dredge the chicken in flour; reserve the excess flour. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pieces of chicken and brown on all sides. Remove from the pan.

2. Put the onion, garlic, carrot and chorizo into the pan and saute on medium heat until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Add about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the reserved flour and stir 1 minute. Stir in the brandy and bring to a boil. Add the pimento, bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, wine and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; add the pieces of chicken.

3. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook the chicken for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Baste occasionally with the sauce.

4. Remove the chicken from the pan. Cook the sauce down until thickened and add the parsley. Spoon over the chicken and serve with rice if desired.

Data per serving Calories 493 Protein 50g Fat 21g Carbohydrates 13g Sodium 855mg Saturated fat 6g Monounsaturated fat 10g Polyunsaturated fat 3g Cholesterol 144mg