Mark Thorson said:Erica said:I was in the supermarket the other day, and I noticed something called smoked paprika. I had never
seen it before, so I figured I ought to pick up a bottle. It is this product:
cubanfoodguy.combadia smoked paprika.htmOpen ↗ . It looks like regular paprika, albeit a
little darker, and smells VERY smoky. Any ideas?
I got curious whether Cuban goods are really available. What this guy sells are food items typical
of what would be eaten in Cuba, but from sources outside Cuba. I thought there might be an
exception for food in the trade embargo against Cuba, but apparently not.
Oops, I forgot to post this with the location of where to buy smoky paprika.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Smoky Chicken Breasts with Caramelized Lemons
Recipe By : Alan Zelt Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Basque Dinner Main
Dish Poultry
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 chicken breasts, boneless, with skin 2 Tbsp Bittersweet smoky paprika 1 Tbsp Sweet smoky
paprika salt to season oil to coat chicken Caramelized Lemons 2 Meyer Lemons (regular if not
available) -- thin slices, w skin
1/2 sweet onion -- thin slices 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter
2. Coat chicken breasts in oil.
3. Rub on most of the mixed paprikas (reserve 1/2 Tbsp) and rub all over, on both sides, the chicken
breasts. Place on a covered plate in the refrigerator for about three hours. Take out about 1/2
hour before cooking.
4. In a large saute pan, place the butter and melt on low heat. When melted, add the lemons and
onions. Let caramelize as you would do for onions. Do not let burn. They are done when the skin
falls apart when pushed with a spoon.
5. Pre-heat oven to 400F.
6. Place the chicken, skin side down on a rack on a rimmed cookie sheet in the oven. Bake until
almost cooked (about 25 minutes).
7. Take out chicken, turn over, skin side up, and sprinkle on remaining smoky paprika. GRILL the
chicken until the skin is very crisp.
8. Let sit until set for about 10 minutes. Cut crosswise into 1" slices.
9. Spread out the caramelize lemons on a serving platter. Place the sliced chicken breasts on top.
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Serving Ideas : Lightly smashed potatoes with braised garlic and olive oil.
--
Alan
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might bet-
ter stay home."
-- James Michener