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Basque Chicken & Shrimp In Wine

Here's how you make Basque Chicken & Shrimp In Wine
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  • Servings: 4--8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 4--8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • SEASONING MIX
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • CHICKEN
  • 3 to 4 pounds chicken pieces (8 pieces)
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups diced ham (lean ham)
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine (in all)
  • 2 cups chicken stock
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: If finishing in the oven: preheat oven to 350°.

  • Step 2: Combine seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.

  • Step 3: Remove all visible fat from chicken.

  • Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of seasoning mix over chicken and rub in well.

  • Step 5: Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of seasoning mix over shrimp and rub in well.

  • Step 6: Heat oil in a heavy skillet over high heat.

  • Step 7: Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken to a bowl or plate.

  • Step 8: Add ham to skillet and saute, stirring once or twice, about 2 minutes.

  • Step 9: Add onions and 1 tablespoon of seasoning mix.

  • Step 10: Cook until a crust begins to form on bottom of pan, about 3 minutes.

  • Step 11: Stir in flour and cook until crust begins to harden, about 3 minutes.

  • Step 12: Add 1 cup of wine. Stir and scrape bottom of pan to dissolve crust. Cook, scraping well, 1-2 minutes.

  • Step 13: Stir in stock, scrape pan, and bring to a boil.

  • Step 14: Stir in remaining seasoning mix and bring to a rolling boil. Whisk in remaining wine. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Step 15: To finish in oven: Place chicken and accumulated juices in an oven-proof casserole.

  • Step 16: Place shrimp on top.

  • Step 17: Pour sauce over them.

  • Step 18: Cover and bake until chicken is done, about 30 minutes.

  • Step 19: To finish on stovetop: Add chicken and accumulated juices back into skillet and stir. Add shrimp to skillet and stir.

  • Step 20: Spoon some sauce over chicken and shrimp.

  • Step 21: Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is done, about 30 minutes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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