NELSON’S Chicken ๐๐
Description:
The person who originated this recipe was from Guatemala. How he got the name “Nelson” is anyone’s guess. Fluent in the English language, but like a lot of good cooks, he did not cook from a written recipe, just from memory! After watching him cook this and translating “a pinch of this,” “a dash of that,” and “some of those” into usable measurements, I managed to create his dish on my own. The favorite measurement he kept saying for this recipe was “two fingers beer!” ๐บ๐บ and then would start to laugh! Two (2) fingers beer equals 1/3 of a cup!!!
Recipe Category: Weeknight
Keywords: Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 653.5
- Fat Content: 33.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 129.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1057.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45.9g
- Fiber Content: 7.3g
- Sugar Content: 9.9g
- Protein Content: 39.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 – 3 | Chicken |
| 2 | Onions |
| 2 | Garlic Cloves |
| 1/2 | Green Pepper |
| 1 | Tomato Paste |
| 1 | Bay Leaf |
| 1 – 2 | Dry Oregano |
| 2 | Dried Rosemary |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1 | Black Pepper |
| 1/2 | Potatoes |
| 2 | Dry Red Wine |
| 1 | Beer |
| 3 – 4 | Water |
| 1/3 | Pasta |
Instructions:
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Cook Onions with Garlic: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions with garlic until tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Brown Chicken: In the same skillet, brown the chicken pieces until they develop a golden color.
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Combine Ingredients: In a pot, combine all ingredients including the cooked onions and garlic, but excluding the wine and beer.
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Simmer: Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Add Wine and Beer: Uncover the pot and pour in the dry red wine and beer. Stir well to incorporate.
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Continue Cooking: Cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency. Adjust the cooking time based on how thick you want the sauce.
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Serve: Once ready, serve this delightful chicken dish over your choice of hot pasta. The flavors are rich and comforting, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Enjoy Nelson’s Chicken, a recipe inspired by the culinary creativity of Guatemala, and savor the memories of laughter and good times shared over delicious food! ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
