Basque Chicken with Artichoke and Pepper Salad

A mouthwatering French-Basque chicken casserole braised with chorizo and peppers, served with a vibrant, thinly sliced artichoke and frisée salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 777.6 kcals 3110.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.2 grams 88.6 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 48.8 grams 195.2 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1.5
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
Liquids
250
ml
Chicken Stock
Or water
Meat
1.6
kg
Chicken
Cut into 8 pieces
125
g
Chorizo
Fresh, cut into 5mm thick pieces
NutsSeeds
6
clove
Garlic
Thinly sliced
2
tsp
Piment D'espelette
Red chilli powder
1
tsp
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
1
tsp
Piment D'espelette
For salad dressing
2
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
4
tbsp
Flat leaf Parsley
Fresh leaves
OilsFats
1
portion
Olive Oil
Extra-virgin, to coat base
5
tbsp
Olive Oil
Extra-virgin
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Onion
Cut into quarters
1
piece
Red Bell Pepper
Cored, seeds removed, cut into 1cm thick strips
1
piece
Green Bell Pepper
Cored, seeds removed, cut into 1cm thick strips
4
piece
Plum Tomatoes
Halved lengthwise
2
piece
125
g
Frisée Leaves
White and light yellow parts only
2
piece
Red Bell Pepper
Cored, seeds removed, diced
2
bunch
Spring Onion
Trimmed, thinly sliced
1
piece
Red Onion
Small, thinly sliced

Steps

  • Arrange onions, peppers, and garlic in a roasting tin with seasoned chicken, sherry, and lemon juice.
  • Marinate the mixture in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C and place a rack in the lower third.
  • Strain and reserve the marinade liquid and vegetables, then pat the chicken dry.
  • Sauté chorizo in a casserole dish with olive oil for 3 minutes and set aside.
  • Sear the chicken skin-side down until golden-brown and set aside.
  • Cook the reserved vegetables until tender and reduce the marinade liquid by half over high heat.
  • Stir in stock and tomatoes, return chicken and chorizo, and bring to a simmer.
  • Braise uncovered in the oven for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
  • Prep artichokes by trimming and storing in lemon water to prevent browning.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and spices for the salad dressing.
  • Thinly slice artichokes and toss with the dressing and remaining salad ingredients.
  • Serve the braised chicken hot with the fresh salad on the side.