Escabeche de Pollo - Chicken Escabeche

• Cooking Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 4 servings
• Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

• 12 chicken drumsticks

• 2 large onions, sliced in rings

• 1 cup olive oil

• 4 bay leaves

• 1/2 cup pitted olives

• 1/2 cup capers

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 cup water

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat 1/2 cup olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Fry drumsticks, turning until golden brown - about 25 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Skin drumsticks (optional.) Place drumsticks in a glass bowl. Add onion rings, bay leaves, olives, capers and olive oil. Combine 1/2 cup water, balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 cup olive oil in a bowl. Pour mixture over drumsticks. Cover glass bowl for 30 minutes. Serve hot or cold.