Basque Chicken
Basque Chicken is a hearty main course of boneless chicken thighs simmered with peppers, onions, tinned tomatoes, dry wine and smoked paprika. The Thermomix TM7 handles the chopping and gentle simmering, delivering a rich, deeply flavoured stew with tender chicken in one bowl, ideal for a satisfying family dinner.
About this recipe
Basque Chicken Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the rustic charm of the French-Spanish border straight to your kitchen, and this version is a genuine all-in-one kitchen machine triumph. Tender boneless chicken thighs simmer slowly in a sauce built from sweet peppers, onions, garlic, tinned chopped tomatoes and a splash of dry wine, all perfumed with smoky paprika. What makes this quick weeknight dinner such a natural fit for the TM7 is the gentle, consistent heat: the pepper and tomato sauce needs a long, low simmer to develop its characteristic depth, and precise temperature control guarantees it without any stirring on your part. The chicken emerges succulent and infused with the paprika-scented sauce, while the cornflour thickens everything into a glossy stew that clings to every forkful. Serve it with crusty bread, rice or potatoes for a dinner that tastes slow-cooked but asks very little of you. Anyone searching for recipes that combine bold flavour with hands-off convenience will find this one irresistible.
Preparation tips
- Cut the peppers into similar-sized pieces so they soften evenly alongside the chicken thighs and every spoonful of the Basque sauce gets the same sweet, tender bite.
- Deglaze the mixing bowl with the dry wine after sautéing the onions and garlic, scraping the sides well, so every caramelised bit dissolves into the tomato and paprika sauce.
- For a milder family version, reduce the smoked paprika by half and serve the finished Basque chicken with plain rice, which children usually prefer over crusty bread.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the cornflour with rice flour or simply simmer the tomato and pepper sauce a little longer so it reduces and thickens naturally, keeping the Basque chicken completely gluten-free.
- Festive winter variation: add a sliced chorizo sausage and a bay leaf to the peppers and smoked paprika base for a deeper, spicier Basque flavour that works beautifully as a Christmas week dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the cornflour and smoked paprika directly into the mixing bowl saves dirtying a separate scale while thickening the sauce accurately.
- Fine chopping of the onions and garlic cloves happens in seconds, giving the Basque sauce an even base without any hand cutting or tears.
- Steady heating of the tomatoes, wine and paprika keeps the stew simmering gently so the flavours develop without catching or burning.
- The TM7 browns the chicken thighs with the olive oil before the sauce ingredients are added, sealing in juices for succulent results.
- Consistent mixing of the cornflour into the liquid prevents lumps, producing a glossy pepper and tomato sauce that coats the chicken evenly.
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- onions
- olive oil
- cornflour
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- red peppers
- yellow peppers
- dry white wine
- smoked paprika
- dried bay leaves