Tapas – Chicken with Sherry (Pechuga de Pollo con Jerez)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Description: Transform your dining experience into a delightful Spanish evening with this easy and delicious recipe for Tapas – Chicken with Sherry, inspired by the Embrujo Flamenco Tapas Bar in Toronto, Canada. Perfect for a casual gathering, this dish showcases tender chicken breasts enhanced with the rich flavor of sherry, making it a quick and affordable choice for any tapas night. 🌟🍷
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Spanish, European, Very Low Carbs, < 15 Mins, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 3/4 cup green olives, diced
- 1/2 cup sherry wine
Instructions:
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Season the Chicken: Begin by generously seasoning the chicken breasts with salt to enhance their flavor. 🧂
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Coat in Flour: Lightly coat each chicken breast with flour, shaking off any excess. This will help create a deliciously crisp exterior when cooked. 🌾
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Heat Olive Oil: In a sauté pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken breasts to the pan. 🍳
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Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry the chicken breasts for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and season with freshly ground black pepper and chopped thyme. 🌿
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Prepare the Sherry Sauce: In a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sherry wine and allow it to warm through. 🥂
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Add Garlic and Chicken: Next, introduce the garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant. Return the golden-brown chicken breasts to the pan, cooking for an additional minute to allow the flavors to meld. 🧄
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Finish with Olives: Finally, stir in the diced green olives. Let everything cook together briefly to combine the flavors. 🍽️
Yield: 4 tapas servings
Enjoy this savory and satisfying dish as part of your tapas spread, and delight in the blend of rich sherry and aromatic thyme with tender chicken. Perfect for a laid-back evening with friends, this recipe is both quick to prepare and sure to impress! 🌟🍗🍷
