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title: Chicken with Smoky Romesco Sauce
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chicken-with-smoky-romesco-sauce-65a555b8f9e1c820e370d643
servings: 2
prep_time: 15 minutes
cook_time: 35 minutes
time_required: 50 minutes
difficulty: Hard
allergens: [Wheat, Milk]
tags: [New, Protein Smart, Mediterranean]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 484
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The romesco sauce is absolutely amazing and restaurant-quality, though some found it too vinegary while others wanted more smoky flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: This recipe requires more time and effort than usual, plus a blender or food processor that isn't mentioned upfront.
image: "data/recipes/chicken-with-smoky-romesco-sauce.jpg"
---

Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce.

Toss @bell pepper{1%large} and @tomato{1%large} on a #baking sheet{} with a large drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} and a big pinch of @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}. Push veggies to one side of sheet.

Meanwhile, trim and slice @zucchini{1%medium} crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds. Place on the remaining side of the baking sheet and drizzle with @cooking oil{1%tbsp}.

Place @garlic{3%cloves} on a square of #aluminum foil{}, wrap tightly, and place on the baking sheet. Roast everything ~{20%minutes}. While veggies roast, melt @butter{1%tbsp} in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Stir in @Israeli couscous{1%cup}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, and 1 cup water. Simmer until liquid is absorbed ~{5%minutes}.

Once romesco veggies have roasted 20 minutes, remove sheet from oven. Transfer @garlic foil packet{} to a plate to cool.

Carefully transfer romesco veggies from sheet to a #blender{} or food processor. Add @red wine vinegar{2%tbsp}, @smoked paprika{1%tsp}, @pepitas{2%tbsp}, and a splash of water. Blend until smooth, making sure to scrape in any browned bits and liquid too.

Pat @chicken cutlets{10%oz} dry and season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}. Coat lightly with @panko breadcrumbs{2%tbsp}. Roast on a separate #baking sheet{} ~{15%minutes} until cooked through. Slice @chicken cutlets{} crosswise. Serve over the smoky romesco sauce with fluffy couscous and roasted @zucchini{}.