Chicken with Onion and Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (with skin), 4-6 pieces
- Chicken wings, 4-6 pieces
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Sweet paprika, to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil (for seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons oil (for frying)
- 3 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste (adjustable to taste)
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
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- Mark the chicken thighs and wings with a knife.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix everything well.
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- Fry the Chicken:
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- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Place the chicken pieces with the skin down and let them fry until browned, turning them over for a few more minutes to brown both sides.
- Once browned, remove the chicken and set aside.
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- Cook the Onion:
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- In the same pan, add the chopped onions and cook them over low to medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, until they start to crackle.
- Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and mix well.
- Pour in 1.5 cups of water and stir everything together.
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- Simmer the Dish:
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- Return the browned chicken to the pan, add a bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer over low to medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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- Serve:
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- Once the chicken is tender and the sauce is well developed, the dish is ready to serve.
Enjoy your delicious chicken with onion and tomato sauce! -