Criollo Malbec Chicken with Provoleta Crust and Rustic Potatoes

Name: Criollo Malbec Chicken with Provoleta Crust and Rustic Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 1.75 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1.5 lb potatoes; 6.3 oz grated provoleta cheese; 1 1/4 cups onion; 3/4 cup Malbec wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 4 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp ground chili flakes; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp mustard; 1/4 cup fresh parsley

An original Argentine-inspired recipe: browned chicken thighs baked with a gentle Malbec reduction, onion, garlic, paprika, and oregano, finished with a golden provoleta crust. Served with rustic oven potatoes and fresh parsley for a hearty, home-style Argentine dish.

20 minPrep

55 minCook

75 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en pieces large)
700 g potatoes (in wedges)
180 g grated provoleta cheese (or provolone of buena fusión)
180 g onion (chopped en pluma fina)
180 ml Malbec wine (for the sauce)
120 ml chicken broth (low sodium preferentemente)
12 g garlic (chopped fino)
45 ml olive oil (divided)
6 g sweet paprika
2 g dried oregano
1 g ground chili flakes
8 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
10 g mustard (for dar cuerpo a the sauce)
15 g fresh parsley (chopped)

Nutrition facts

per serving

615 kcal

Calories

39 g

Protein

25 g

Carbs

37 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

22 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon sweet paprika. Spread them on a tray and roast for 20 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with the remaining salt, remaining black pepper, dried oregano, and ground chili flakes.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely colored. Remove and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, add the last tablespoon of olive oil, the onion, and the garlic. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat until the onion is soft and lightly golden.
5
Add the remaining sweet paprika, mustard, Malbec wine, and chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to release the browned bits and cook for 4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly.
6
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. Pour the onion, garlic, Malbec, and mustard sauce over it. Bake at 200 °C / 400 °F for 20 minutes.
7
Remove the potatoes from the oven, turn them over, and place them around the chicken in the baking dish or on a separate tray. Cover the chicken with the grated provoleta cheese.
8
Return everything to the oven at 200 °C / 400 °F for 12 to 15 minutes more, until the chicken is fully cooked, the provoleta is melted and golden, and the potatoes are tender with crisp edges.
9
Let rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Finish with the chopped fresh parsley and serve the chicken with the rustic potatoes and the Malbec sauce.

Chef tips

For a deeper golden crust, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end while watching closely. If you want a stronger flavor, let the chicken rest for 15 minutes with the salt, pepper, oregano, and chili before browning.

Substitutions

You can replace provoleta with provolone or low-moisture mozzarella. Malbec can be swapped for another dry red wine. Parsley may be replaced with chives, though the flavor will be less traditional.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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