red hot hen (sallye)
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iI've had this recipe since the early 70's. I've updated it somewhat here, but it is basically still the same fiery chicken we love. A huge pitcher of iced tea or margaritas served with the meal makes a wonderful dampener for the heat. A bonus is that it's a pretty healthy dish.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium whole chicken (approx 3 lbs)
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 cup https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-other-sauce-spread/creme-fraiche-sallye.html
- 3 medium jalapeno peppers
How To Make red hot hen (sallye)
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Step 1OPTIONS: For less heat, use only 2 jalapeno peppers If you don't have creme fraiche, you can sustitute 1 cup sour cream In place of whole chicken, you can use 4 chicken breasts or 8 thighs or even 4 chicken quarters.
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Step 2Wash chicken and pat dry. Cut into serving pieces (or you can buy chicken already cut up). Set aside
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Step 3Peel onion and cut into quarters Peel garlic clove Place both in food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped (don't overprocess) Transfer to small bowl and set aside Cut jalapenos in half, remove core, seeds and veins. Place in foor processor and coarsely chop. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
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Step 4Place heavy large skillet (I use cast iron) on medium high heat. Add butter or oil to pan. When butter is bubbling (or oil is shimmering), add chicken pieces and brown well on all sides. Depending on size of your skillet, you may have to brown chicken in batches. When chicken is browned, remove from skillet and set aside; cover to keep warm.
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Step 5In same skillet, add onions and garlic. Saute until translucent (about 3 minutes). Sprinkle salt and paprika over them and stir. Add flour and stir until combined Place chicken back in pan and mix into onion mixture. Place lid on skillet.
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Step 6Turn heat to medium low and cook for about 20 minutes, turning chicken from time to time. Add creme fraiche ( or sour cream if desired) and peppers. Blend well. Cook for approximately 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
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Step 7Great served over steamed rice or mashed potatoes You may garnish with chives and grated cheese if desired.
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