Portuguese Chicken

Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in your dutch french oven.

Step 2

Combine seasonings and flour in a zip lock bag. Add cut up chicken pieces and coat well with flour mixture. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and sear until golden brown on each side. Remove chicken from skillet when brown (It is best to do this in two batches as crowded chicken takes longer to brown.)

Step 3

Add chorizo and brown while  adding onions, potatoes and peppers. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring a bit.

Step 4

Add tomatoes, garlic, olives and capers. Season with salt and pepper, and smoked paprika.

Step 5

Stir in wine or port or sherry, chicken broth, parsley or cilantro and capers. Add back chicken.

Step 6

Bring liquid back to boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer the chicken and vegetables about 45 minutes.

Step 7

Add crushed red pepper flakes and chopped green onions. Test for seasonings.

Step 8

Mound the rice in center of plate. Arrange chicken around rice.  Serve with good bread for dipping.