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Piquillo pepper Chicken Thigh Flatbread

This Spanish Flatbread leans on piquillo pepper to do the heavy lifting. We smoke the Chicken Thigh for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.5 from 1,576 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Piquillo pepper Chicken Thigh Flatbread
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the piquillo pepper elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Cook low with a little smoke until burnished and infused, resting before slicing.

Stir in the saffron and the rest of the piquillo pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped parsley and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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