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Easy and Delicious drumstick Basque Chicken on a spoon with a partial view of iron cast pot
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5 from 2 votes

French Chicken: Easy & Delicious 'Poulet Basquaise'

This delicious French chicken is full of flavours, simmered with the fruity peppers, onions and tomatoes, you will love it served on white rice.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 portions
Calories: 854kcal
Author: Mélanie

Ingredients

  • 15 chicken drumbsticks 750 g
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 6 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 and half onion diced
  • 3 gloves garlic minced
  • 2 red peppers julienned
  • 3 tomatoes peeled and diced
  • 5 cl white wine
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large plate, place our drumsticks and use a paper towel pat dry the meat. 
  • Roll the drumsticks in the flour and set aside. Season with salt. 
  • Heat a large pan or pot (I use my Le Creuset) over medium heat. Once hot, drizzle half of the olive oil and cook the drumsticks for 4-5 min on each side. Once cooked, set aside in a plate. Cover loosely with some aluminium foil.  
  • Heat the same pan or pot over medium heat. Once hot, drizzle the rest of the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic. Deglaze with the white wine and let it reduce by half. 
  • Add the peppers and tomatoes (unlike my video tutorial, I did keep the seeds with the juice). 
  • Let it cook for 15-20 minutes on low so the flavours come together. 
  • Add the chicken drumsticks and let it cook on low for another 15-20 minutes. 
  • Serve with some rice. Bon Appétit!

Notes

It tastes even better the next day as the flavours have come together!
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Nutrition

Calories: 854kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 915mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2051IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg