Pollo En Escabeche A La Canaria (canarian Style Chicken Escabeche)

Pollo en Escabeche a la Canaria, or Canarian Style Chicken Escabeche, is a traditional dish from the Canary Islands that features tender chicken marinated in a flavorful mixture of vinegar, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. This dish is perfect for a light and refreshing meal, and it can be served warm or cold.

Pollo En Escabeche A La Canaria (canarian Style Chicken Escabeche)

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
  3. Pour in the white wine vinegar and add the bay leaf and paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the vinegar mixture. Cover and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it cool. Serve the chicken topped with the onion and vinegar mixture.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large skillet Cutting board Knife Tongs

Tools

Cooking thermometer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pollo en Escabeche a la Canaria with a side of Canarian wrinkly potatoes (Papas Arrugadas) and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For best results, marinate the cooked chicken in the vinegar mixture for a few hours or overnight to enhance the flavors.

Cost

$15