Tapas – Chicken with Sherry (pechuga De Pollo Con Jerez)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Tapas - Chicken with Sherry (pechuga De Pollo Con Jerez)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	flour , to lightly coat chicken
	1 chicken breast , cut into bite size pieces ( about 1-pound )
	4 tablespoons olive oil
	salt and pepper , to taste
	1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme , chopped
	2 tablespoons diced green olives
	3 ounces sherry wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

390

Sugar

Fat

26g

Tapas is a Spanish cuisine that originated from Andalusia, Southern Spain. It refers to small dishes or appetizers originated in Spain. This Chicken with Sherry or Pechuga De Pollo Con Jerez is one of the most popular kinds of tapas in Spain. The combination of chicken and sherry gives the dish a unique flavor with a distinguishable sweet taste of sherry. This dish is quick and easy to make and can be served alone or as a part of a larger platter of tapas.

Instructions

1.	Coat the chicken breasts lightly with flour.
2.	Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
3.	Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme and fry for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
4.	Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
5.	In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and diced green olives. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
6.	Pour in the sherry wine and cook until the liquid reduces by half, about 2-3 minutes.
7.	Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients and tastes delicious with a unique flavor.

It is perfect to serve as a party appetizer or a main dish for a family dinner.

The sherry wine in the recipe adds a unique flavor to the dish that you won’t find in other chicken dishes.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the olive oil and the sherry wine.

People allergic to olives should avoid it.

It can be very salty for some people’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken provides high-quality protein, which helps in building and repairing muscles and other tissues, boosting metabolism and immune system.
Olives have healthy mono-saturated fatty acids that are good for heart health and reducing inflammation.
The thyme herb used in the recipe also has potential health benefits such as fighting against bacteria and containing antioxidants.