Spanish Paprika Chicken
- 4 skinless chicken breasts, bone-in
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon spanish sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces serrano ham or 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced and chopped
- 1 small Spanish onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish.
- Sprinkle with lemon zest and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Turn to coat well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- In a small bowl mix paprika, thyme and half each of the salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the lemon juice, shake off the excess juice and pat dry with paper towel.
- Rub the paprika mixture evenly over chicken breasts and set aside for about 10 minutes.
- In a large non-stick skillet heat half the olive oil (1 Tbsp) over medium high heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the pan, add the rest of the oil, ham, onion and garlic to the pan and cook stirring for about 5 minutes, or until the ham is becoming crisp.
- Add the wine and bring to a boil.
- Cook stirring for about 3 minutes or until the wine is almost evaporated.
- Add the chicken stock and remaining salt and pepper, stir to combine.
- Return chicken breasts to the skill and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- Enjoy.
chicken breasts, lemon zest, lemon juice, spanish sweet paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, serrano ham, onion, garlic, white wine, chicken stock, fresh italian parsley
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spanish-paprika-chicken-229261 (may not work)