Spanish Chicken

This is such a delicious dish and so easy to make. Works great for everyday cooking and for dinner parties as well.

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp flour
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
3 pounds of chicken pieces with skin and bones (thighs or breasts)
1/4 cup olive oil
15 garlic cloves, peeled
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley to sprinkle on top (optional)

Directions:
1. Put paprika, flour, salt, pepper, in large plastic (zip-lock) bag and shake to mix.
2. Add chicken pieces to bag, toss so that chicken is evenly coated, and leave in bag for at least 30 minutes (in refrigerator).
3. Heat the oil in the skillet, add garlic, and saute for 2 minutes to infuse the oil.
4. Remove garlic from skillet.
5. Add chicken and saute for 5 minutes until skin is browned.
6. Return garlic to skillet. Turn chicken over to brown other side for (about 5 minutes).
7. Add bay leaf and sherry vinegar and bring to a boil.
8. Lower the heat and simmer gently for about 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.

Serve chicken with a side of french fries, sweet potato fries, or mashed potatoes.