20+ Must-Try Spanish Chicken Recipes In 2022
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- 04 May 2022
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From authentic cooking methods to creative interpretations, you will always find a delicacy that fits your taste buds while still helping you explore a hidden side of culinary greatness. That’s what is amazing about Spanish cooking.
Now that I have your attention, you might as well check out these great recipes from Spain. I can assure you that you will not regret making them, and your whole family will possibly appreciate a new and unique course. Let’s just get started!
Great Ways To Make Spanish-Style Chicken
From an endless selection of scrumptious Spanish specialties, I have picked out some of the best and most iconic ones from Spain. These recipes can be easy to make, but it won’t be easy to get these foods out of your mind after a bite.
1. Chicken & Pan-Fried Potatoes (Patata Bravas)
When it comes to Spanish cuisine, nothing is comparable to Tapas, which are Spanish-styled starters. And there is Tapa that stands above all: Patata Bravas, or Pan-Fried Potatoes. It is available in many bars and restaurants across Spain.
Usually, you will only find Patata Bravas with just potatoes. However, I will show an interesting variant of the delicacy. To prepare the dish, you must get chicken thighs, potatoes, and tomatoes. First, place the potatoes on a baking tray with garlic.
Then, you marinate the chicken thighs with paprika and place them on the tray as well. Drizzle a bit of olive oil and bake for 30 minutes. After that, continue to add chorizo (Spanish spicy sausage) and tomatoes before putting the tray back inside the oven.
When you see the potatoes turn golden brown, then it is done. The outer skin of the potatoes crisps up very nicely. The marinated chicken is spicy but not too overwhelming. The roasted tomatoes also release a lot of umami aroma.
2. Chicken In Almond Sauce (Pollo En Pepitoria)
In this entry, I will introduce Pollo En Pepitoria, or Chicken In Almond Sauce, a traditional Spanish chicken delicacy. No one knows exactly where it came from. However, the earliest recorded recipe was quite old, coming from around the 18th century.
In order to recreate Pollo En Pepitoria, you have to get the following ingredients: chicken thighs, cinnamon, and seasoning. First, you brown the chicken and the onions. Then, you simmer them with chicken stock and a little seasoning.
Finally, you make a special almond paste and add it to the simmering chicken. You can eat this chicken with rice or bread. The sauce is thick and creamy, with a little hint of nuttiness. The chicken becomes tender due to the sauce infiltrating the skin and the meat.
3. Chicken Milanese (Milanesa De Pollo)
Milanesa De Pollo, or Chicken Milanese, is a meal that many Spaniards like to enjoy thanks to its irresistible crispiness. Due to the interconnected nature of Spanish-speaking cultures, this particular delicacy is widely available in Mexico as well.
Milanesa De Pollo receives a lot of influence from a similar dish called Veal Milanese from Milan, Italy. Instead of chicken, the Italians use the meat of a baby cow.
To make Milanesa De Pollo, you should get chicken breasts, egg batter, and bread crumbs. First, dip the breasts in egg batter and bread crumbs before deep-frying. In the meantime, make a side of refreshing Spanish salad with cucumber, vinegar, and radish.
After the chicken breasts turn golden brown, strain and put them on a plate. Then, top the Milanesa De Pollo with cucumber salad and mayonnaise sauce (mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic powder). The salad and sauce balance out the greasiness of the fried chicken.
4. Chicken In Tomato Sauce (Pollo Con Tomate)
This is a fantastic breakfast delight from Spain that you might want to try your hand at. Pollo Con Tomate, or Chicken In Tomato Sauce is not only an easy recipe, but the combined taste of tomatoes and chicken will also leave you in awe.
Sounds awesome? Let me show you how to make it. First, the ingredients for Pollo Con Tomate are chicken breasts and tomato sauce. With the breasts, you only need to sear until they turn brown on both sides on a skillet. After that, you remove and cut them into smaller pieces.
For the sauce, you have to combine crushed tomatoes, aromatics, and seasoning on the same skillet. Once the sauce is bubbling, add the chicken breasts and simmer for a bit before serving. The simmer helps the chicken meat absorb all of that umami and sweetness from the sauce.
5. Spanish Chicken & Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
There is some controversy surrounding whether Arroz Con Pollo, or Spanish Chicken & Rice, came from Spain or Latin America due to the ingredients. However, no one can deny that if you want some Spanish comfort food, Arroz Con Pollo is the way to go.
First, you have to prepare chicken thighs, white rice, and saffron. Sear the chicken thighs in a heated skillet first to release all of that juicy fat. Then, add the seasoning alongside the rice. Finally, pour in both chicken stock, tomato sauce, and saffron before closing the lid.
Wait until the rice is fully done, then you can finally serve it on a plate. The saffron will give Arroz Con Pollo a pretty yellow appearance. Aside from that, there is a hidden grassy aroma that blends well within the tender chicken thigh. Read More…
