Chicken Romesco Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
377 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Romesco Recipe
Description
This recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated with a spice rub including paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, which enhances the chicken with savory and smoky notes. Roasting the chicken at 400°F ensures even cooking and a tender result. The Romesco sauce incorporates jarred roasted red bell peppers, toasted almonds, tomato paste, garlic, red wine vinegar, and paprika, which are combined in a food processor to create a rich, creamy sauce with a slightly smoky, tangy flavor.
The sauce is warmed on the stovetop before serving to bring out its flavors and serve as a flavorful topping or base for the chicken breasts. This pairing highlights the contrasts between the simply roasted chicken and the complex, textured Romesco sauce.
Chicken Romesco can be served as a main dish accompanied by simple sides, allowing the sauce to shine. The balance of smoky paprika, nuts, and bright vinegar in the sauce complements the mild chicken well.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 teaspoons paprika ground
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Romesco Sauce
- 12 ounces red bell pepper drained (1 jar, roasted
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika ground
- ¼ cup almonds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a small dish, combine the spice rub ingredients. Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts to coat. Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through to 165°F.
- While the chicken is roasting, combine the romesco ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is pureed. Heat the sauce on the stovetop so it is warmed through to serve.
- When the chicken has finished cooking, spoon the romesco sauce over the chicken before serving. Or, layer a spoonful or two of romesco sauce on a plate and serve the chicken breast over the sauce.
Notes
- Store leftover chicken and Romesco sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken for consistent flavor.
- Preheat the oven to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and stays juicy.
- Use organic or antibiotic-free chicken when possible for better quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1907mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 1142mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1191IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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