Today we bring you an amazing recipe to prepare Spanish-style chicken that will surely become one of your favorites. This method, learned from a Spanish family, is simple, quick and delicious. The result is a juicy, flavorful chicken, accompanied by a colorful side dish and a fresh salad. Below, we’ve detailed the ingredients, the preparation process, and some final tips to make sure you get the best results.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken: 1 unit
- Soft butter: 200 gr
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Lemon zest: from 1 lemon
- Lemon: 50 gr
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Sweet paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Ketch: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Onions: 2 units
- Sweet peppers: quantity needed
- Boiled potatoes: quantity needed
- Broccoli: 200 gr
- Parsley: to taste
- Lettuce leaves, tomato, cucumber, sweet peppers, red onion, corn, mozzarella: for the salad
- Olive oil, honey, mustard, vinegar, salt, black pepper – for the salad dressing
Preparation
- Prepare the chicken:
- Remove the wings and tail from the chicken. Cut as shown in the video.
- Separate the skin from the meat with a spoon, being careful not to damage the skin.
- Mix the soft butter with the minced garlic, lemon zest and lemon. Spread this mixture carefully between the skin and the meat of the chicken.
- Frying the chicken:
- Heat some butter and vegetable oil in a pan.
- Fry the garlic lightly on both sides and remove.
- Fry the chicken in the pan for 10 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the marinade:
- In a bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, ketchup and honey.
- Brush the chicken on both sides with this marinade.
- Bake the chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Bake the marinated chicken for 40 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Prepare the garnish:
- Slice the onions and fry them in oil for 3 minutes.
- Add the sweet peppers and fry for another 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked potatoes, broccoli, parsley, salt, black pepper and sweet paprika.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the salad:
- Mix the lettuce leaves, tomato, cucumber, sweet peppers, red onion, corn and mozzarella.
- Prepare a dressing with olive oil, honey, mustard, vinegar, salt and black pepper. Drizzle over salad.
Final Tips
- Marination: Letting the chicken marinate with the butter and garlic mixture for at least 30 minutes before frying can intensify the flavor.
- Uniform cooking: Be sure to fry the chicken well on both sides before baking to ensure even cooking.
- Fresh salad: Prepare the salad just before serving to keep it fresh and crispy.
This Spanish-style chicken recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a special meal. The chicken is juicy and full of flavor, accompanied by a delicious side dish and a fresh salad. We hope you enjoy preparing and tasting it as much as we do. Enjoy your meal!