ESCABECHE OF CHICKEN SAN JUAN 
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
2 whole cloves
6 cloves garlic (peeled & mashed, but left whole)
4 c. onions, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, cored, seeded & cut into strips
2 1/2 lb. thick part of chicken wings
12 pimento stuffed olives
2 tbsp. drained capers
1/4 c. whole canned pimentos, cut into strips
Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
Lemon wedges

1. Add the ingredients except the lemon wedges, to heavy casserole in the order in which they are listed. Bring to boil and cover. Cook 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to redistribute the ingredients as they cook.

2. Uncover and cook 10 minutes longer, or until chicken is quite tender. Let stand until cool and refrigerate. Serve cold with lemon wedges. Good for parties or picnics. Yield 4 or more servings.

 

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