Ingredients

  • 3 sweet red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 whole chicken (about 3 lb)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika or 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 ounces pancetta or 3 ounces cured ham, cubed
  • 14 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Method

  • Broil red peppers, turning occasionally, until softened and charred, 10-15 minutes.
  • Let cool.
  • Peel seed and core.
  • In food processor, puree peppers with tomato paste until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, cut chicken into 8 pieces, cutting breasts in half.
  • Toss with paprika and salt.
  • In Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, in batches, 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Drain fat from pan and wipe out.
  • Add remaining oil to pan; saute oinion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pancetta and hot pepper flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pan.
  • Add tomatoes and bring to boil; stir in red pepper mixture.
  • Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until thickened and juices run clear when chichen is pierced, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley.