Portuguese Braised Chicken

Name: Portuguese Braised Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 0.25 tsp Fresh Basil; 1.5 tsp Fresh Oregano; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 1 whole Orange; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tsp Salt; 8 oz Sausage; 1 cup White Wine; 4 lb Whole Chicken

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Portuguese Braised Chicken brings tender, wine-simmered chicken together with smoky linguica, sweet onion, and green bell pepper in a savory broth brightened with fresh orange at the finish. The citrus lifts the rich pan juices while herbs and a touch of heat round out the flavor. It’s a cozy dish ideal for a relaxed dinner or a casual gathering.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves10
DifficultyMedium

1

Warm the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage, onion, and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften and the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Lift them out with a slotted spoon to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
2

Mix the oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and rub it onto the chicken. Add the chicken to the pot, increase the heat to medium-high, and brown it on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3

Stir the sausage and vegetable mixture back into the pot along with the wine, broth, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 35 to 45 minutes.
4

Remove and discard the bay leaves. Serve the chicken with orange wedges.