poulet sauce tomate
This chicken in tomato sauce is an unforgettable dish that brings back memories of family meals and relaxed Sundays. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it delivers a rich and comforting flavor with a well-simmered sauce.
Équipement
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingrédients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs or breasts skin removed if thighs
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes or fresh homemade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 100 ml water or chicken broth
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: remove excess skin from thighs or halve breasts for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes each side until nicely colored. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced onion for about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, paprika, and oregano and cook 1 minute while stirring.
- Add crushed tomatoes, water or broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce is reduced.
- If sauce is too thin, uncover and cook a few more minutes to thicken naturally. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes in season for the best homemade taste. Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too acidic. Marinade chicken with spices for extra flavor. Finish with a squeeze of lemon for freshness.