Chicken Basquaise

Name: Chicken Basquaise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs; 3 red bell peppers; 4 tomatoes; 2 onions; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp of olive oil; 1 bouquet garni of thyme ((bay leaf...)); 1 glass of white wine (dry); salt; pepper; 1 tsp of Espelette pepper

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Chicken basquaise simmers with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and chile pepper. 🥘 It's a saucy dish traditionally served with rice.

Total time: 1 h 10
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.25

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

320kcal

Protein28 g40%
Carbs15 g21%
Fat12 g39%
Fiber4 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🍷 For an even more authentic flavor, marinate the chicken thighs with Espelette pepper and a little white wine for an hour before you start cooking. 🌿

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 3 months in individual portions. Thaw in the fridge, reheat thoroughly.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be prepared the day before. Keep chilled. Reheat gently.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven (15-20 min at 160°C) or saucepan (over low heat). Microwave is possible for speed.

Variations

Serve with rice or sautéed potatoes.
Add olives near the end of cooking.
Adjust the Espelette pepper depending on whether you like the dish mild or spicy.

Mistakes to avoid

Not browning the chicken: brown the thighs on all sides before removing them.
Rushing the bell peppers: let them cook 5 minutes with the onions before adding the tomatoes.
Boiling hard: cover and simmer over low heat.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make chicken basquaise?

Brown the chicken thighs in the olive oil and set them aside. Sauté the onions and garlic, add the bell peppers, then the tomatoes, bouquet garni, white wine, chicken and Espelette pepper. Cover and simmer.

What are the ingredients of chicken basquaise?

You need 4 chicken thighs, 3 red bell peppers, 4 tomatoes, 2 onions, 2 garlic cloves, a bouquet garni, a glass of dry white wine and 1 teaspoon of Espelette pepper.

What should you serve chicken basquaise with?

Serve it hot with rice or sautéed potatoes, which go well with the bell pepper and tomato sauce. It's a saucy dish traditionally served with rice.

How long does chicken basquaise take to cook?

Allow about 50 minutes in total: first brown the chicken, sauté the vegetables, then cover and simmer over low heat with the tomatoes, white wine and bouquet garni.