Homemade Chicken

Pollo casero, which is spanish for homemade chicken, is a great simple dish that requires very little prep time and very few ingredients. It makes a great weeknight dish.

Pollo Casero

(Adapted from Mario Batali's Spain)

Ingredients

olive oil, at least 2 tbsp

3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 large onion, sliced

8 oz. jar of pimento peppers, sliced

1 1/2 cup dry white wine

salt, to taste

Protocol

1. In a large dutch oven, stock pot or saute pan that can hold all of the chicken heat the olive oil on medium heat. Work in small batches to brown the chicken on both sides it will take at least 5 minutes for each side. Transfer the chicken to a platter.

2. Keep the pan on heat and add the garlic and onion and cook them until they are translucent. 3. Add the pimentos, wine, and the reserved chicken. Let the chicken simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Add salt to taste, approximately 1 teaspoon.