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SALVADORIAN CHICKEN SMOTHERED IN ONIONS (POLLO ENCEBOLLADO)


Active Time : 45 Minutes
Total Time : 45 Minutes
Serves : 6

INGREDIENTS
  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 6 about 2-1/2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups thinly sliced white onion
  • 8 bay leaves
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 mini bottle (3/4 cup) dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)

DIRECTIONS

Spray large deep skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is browned lightly on each side, turning once. Remove from skillet; set aside.

Add onion and bay leaves to skillet; cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth and wine to skillet; bring to a simmer.

Return chicken to skillet; cover, reduce heat and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and tender (180°F). Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve onion mixture over chicken.