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Argentinian Braised Chicken Thighs In Spiced Red Pepper Tuco

Name: Argentinian Braised Chicken Thighs In Spiced Red Pepper Tuco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal bone-in skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1.5 cup crushed canned tomatoes

Tender chicken thighs simmered gently in a rich, rustic Argentine tomato and roasted red pepper ragu spiced with sweet paprika and warm cumin.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Braising

Searing protein first and then slowly simmering it in a seasoned liquid to tenderize the meat while concentrating sauce flavors.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Season chicken thighs lightly with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for 4 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside on a plate.
Step 3: Add chopped yellow onion and diced red bell pepper to the same skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Stir in minced garlic, sweet smoked paprika, and ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer while scraping up browned bits from the skillet bottom.

Step 6: Return chicken thighs and accumulated juices to the sauce, cover, reduce heat to low, and braise for 25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cooking tips

Tuco sauce develops deeper flavor if cooked uncovered for the last 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
Serve over creamy polenta or warm white rice to soak up the aromatic tomato sauce.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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