Portuguese Chicken with Peas  

Serves 4    Hot Poultry Vegetables Main Course Gluten Wheat free Eggless Portugal Europe

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 tbsp Butter

1 Large Onion, sliced

4 large chicken quarters, halved

180ml/6fl.oz. Fresh Chicken stock

180ml/6fl.oz. Red wine

Salt and Black Pepper

450g/1 lb. frozen Peas

Instructions

1. Heat the butter and the oil in a large heavy saucepan, add the onion and sautÈ until soft and transparent. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. Reheat the oil in the pan, add the chicken and brown on all sides.

3. Return the cooked onion to the pan together with the stock, wine and salt and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 hour, turning from time to time.

4. Add the peas to the chicken, turn to mix and continue to cook for a further 5-10 minutes or until the peas are cooked. Serve hot