Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. spanish extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. spanish extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 chicken legs
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 c. diced Spanish onions
  • 1 c. diced green bell peppers
  • 1 c. diced red bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 c. dry white wine
  • 1 c. thinly sliced and diced jamon serrona
  • 1/2 tsp. sweet pimenton
  • 2 c. plain canned tomato sauce
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 c. flat mineral or filtered water

Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 12-quart pot over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt then, working in batches, brown them on all sides.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter and set aside.
  • Add the 1/4 cup of olive oil to the same pot, and when the oil is hot, add the onions and peppers.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cook slowly until the vegetables are dark golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of water if the onions start to burn.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Then add the white wine and cook until it evaporates, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the jamon and browned chicken pieces, as well as any juices that have collected, and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Stir in the pimenton, tomato sauce, rosemary, bay leaf and the water and simmer over low heat for 1 hour or until the meat starts to fall off the bone.
  • Season to taste with salt before serving.