Best Romesco Chicken Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Grill the Chicken:
• Season chicken on all sides with salt in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and garlic and toss to coat. Let sit 15 minutes.
• Prepare a grill for high heat and brush grate lightly with oil. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
• Do Ahead: Chicken can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
• Make the Romesco:
• Lightly brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill peppers over high heat, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Remove skins and seeds from peppers; discard. Purée peppers, garlic, vinegar, almond butter, olive oil, salt, and cayenne in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl .
• Do Ahead: Peppers can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Romesco sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
• Assemble the Salad:
• Thinly slice chicken. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lettuce, cucumbers, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Pour oil and lemon juice over and toss to coat.
• Spread about 1/4 cup romesco sauce across each plate, then top with salad. Sprinkle with paprika, if using.

ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine thyme, sugar, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; rub with thyme mixture.
• Bake until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees when inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone), 25 to 35 minutes. Serve chicken topped with romesco sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SMOKY ROMESCO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chicken on a large platter and generously season with salt and pepper. Let sit at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Whisk together the oil, paprika and garlic in a liquid measuring cup until completely combined. Put the peppers, tomatoes, onions and baguette slices on a baking sheet and generously brush with the oil mixture until completely coated, making sure to brush on bits of the garlic and paprika. Reserve the remaining oil mixture for the vinaigrette.
• Prepare a grill or large grill pan for medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates.
• Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side (see Cook's Note). Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch strips.
• Grill the peppers and onions until lightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill the tomatoes skin-side down until the skin is charred, about 4 minutes; do not grill the cut sides. Transfer to a cutting board and chop the onions and peppers into bite-size pieces. Grill the bread until toasted on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to the same baking sheet. Season the vegetables and croutons with salt and pepper.
• Whisk the vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper into the reserved oil mixture until completely combined. Arrange the chicken on a platter and top with the peppers, onions, tomatoes, croutons and almonds. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and top with parsley. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve.

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan, place almonds, bread, tomato and garlic in single layer. Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until almonds and bread are lightly toasted. Break bread into bite-size pieces.
• In food processor, place toasted almonds, bread, tomato and garlic. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until coarsely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until almost smooth. Transfer sauce to small bowl; set aside. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt; add to skillet. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Serve chicken with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.

CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the Sauce: Preheat the oven to 400F. In a large bowl, add tomatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, and chile, and toss with 2 T olive oil. On a foil lined sheet pan, add tomato mixture, and cook in the oven for 20 minutes. Remvoe the chile, and set aside. Roast remaining vegetables for 30 more minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the skins and seeds from the tomatoes, bell pepper, and chile. Place all the roasted veggies in the food process along with the thyme leaves, and pulse until slightly chunky. Add pine nuts, and pulse 10 seconds. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make the Chicken: Season chicken with salt, pepper and herbs. In a large oven safe saute pan over med high heat, warm the oil. When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts skin side down, and sear until golden, approx 3 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts over, and move pan to oven. Roast 8 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside to rest. Return the pan to stove over medium high heat, and deglaze with wine. Add the lemon juice, and cook 10 seconds. Take the pan off the heat, and whisk in the butter. Ladle the romesco sauce in the center of the plate. Place chicken on top, and pour lemon wine sauce over the chicken.

ROMESCO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chop the tomatoes and red onion, add the olive oil to a saute pan, when warm add the chopped tomato, onions and garlic.
• Cook until the vegetables are soft, put the mixture into a food processor; add the red wine vinegar and olives, pulse until blended but still maintains texture.
• For the chicken, over medium high heat heat the 1 teaspoon olive oil in saute pan, season the chicken with seasoning blend and add to pan.
• Saute the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
• Plate each breast and individual serving plates and top with about 2 tablespoon of the blended sauce mixture.
• Serve with a green salad, fresh bread and wine for a delicious meal.

CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce first: Preheat oven to 400. In a large bowl add tomatoes, red pepper,onion,garlic, chile and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place the mixture in a glass casserole dish, cook in the oven for 20 minutes.Remove the chile and set aside.
• Roast the remaining vegetables for 30 more minutes.When cool enough to handle,remove the skins and seed from the tomatoes,bell pepper and chile.Place all the vegetables and thyme in a food processor, pulse until chunky. Add pine nuts and pulse for 10 seconds,add 1/4 cup olive oil,vinegar,paprika,salt and pepper. Pulse again for 5 seconds to mix.Refrigerate for 2 hours. This will keep for 5 days in a sealed type jar.
• For the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt,pepper and herbs. In a large skillet or sauce pan that can be put in the oven, heat olive oil over medium heat,add chicken breasts skin side down for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the breast over and put the pan in the oven for 8 minutes or until cooked through.
• Remove the chicken and set aside to cool a little. On the stove using the same pan over medium heat, deglaze with wine. Add lemon juice and cook 10-15 seconds. Take the pan off the heat, add butter making sure it is melted.
• Ladle the Romesco Sauce in the center of the plate, place chicken on top of the sauce then pour the lemon wine sauce over the chicken.

FLAT BELLY - CHICKEN W/ROMESCO SAUCE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1.) Toast the garlic and bread in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the almonds and continue cooking and stirring for 3 minutes or until the almonds are toasted. Transfer to a food processor fitted with a metal blade or a blender. Add the peppers, tomato, vinegar, paprika, salt, and oil and puree. Set aside. 2.) Coat the same skillet with olive oil cooking spray and return to medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate. Add the reserved almond mixture and bring to a simmer over medium heat. 3.) Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion registers 165 degree F.

CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH ROMESCO AND SERRANO CRACKLIN'S

Steps:

• Blend 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, peppers, nuts, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, garlic, and paprika in processor. Season romesco with salt and pepper.
• Mix 1 cup crumbs and chopped parsley in pie dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; coat with crumbs. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ham; sautéuntil crisp, 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Divide chicken among plates.
• Whisk 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and parsley leaves; toss. Mound salad alongside chicken. Top with romesco. Sprinkle ham over.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• PreparationGrill the Chicken: Season chicken on all sides with salt in a medium bowl. Add vinegar and garlic and toss to coat. Let sit 15 minutes. Prepare a grill for high heat and brush grate lightly with oil. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes. Let cool. Do Ahead: Chicken can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Make the Romesco: Lightly brush grill grate with vegetable oil. Grill peppers over high heat, turning occasionally, until skins are blackened and blistered all over, 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove skins and seeds from peppers; discard. Purée peppers, garlic, vinegar, almond butter, olive oil, salt, and cayenne in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl . Do Ahead: Peppers can be grilled 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Romesco sauce can be made 4 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill. Assemble the Salad: Thinly slice chicken. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lettuce, cucumbers, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Pour oil and lemon juice over and toss to coat. Spread about 1/4 cup romesco sauce across each plate, then top with salad. Sprinkle with paprika, if using.

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan, place almonds, bread, tomato and garlic in single layer. Bake 5 to 6 minutes or until almonds and bread are lightly toasted. Break bread into bite-size pieces.
• In food processor, place toasted almonds, bread, tomato and garlic. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until coarsely chopped. Add remaining sauce ingredients. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until almost smooth. Transfer sauce to small bowl; set aside. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt; add to skillet. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Serve chicken with sauce; sprinkle with parsley.