CHICKEN, CHORIZO & GARLIC RICE
Just YUMMY!!! Great flavour, all in one pot and suitable for the whole family. I LOVE this recipe!!!!
Serves 6
Ingredients:
Spice Rub:
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp fried Italian herbs
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 chicken thighs, skin on and bone in
4 chicken drumsticks
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 chorizo, diced
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp butter
2 cups medium grain white rice, soaked in cold water for 15 mins
4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock
1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced
Sea salt
Black pepper
Method:
Pat dry chicken pieces with a paper towel. Place in a bowl with the spice rub ingredients and combine well.
Place a large shallow casserole pot on high heat. Add 3 tbsp olive oil and fry off chicken pieces in batches, for approx. 3-4 minutes on each side (until really crispy and golden). Remove and set aside.
To the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and fry off onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring, so it doesn’t burn. Add the chorizo pieces and cook, stirring for 3 minutes (until they release oil and start to crisp up). Add in butter and stir through. Add in the soaked rice and combine well with the chorizo mix. Pour in the chicken stock, stir through and bring to a boil. Then turn the heat down to a very low simmer. Add the chicken pieces back to the pan, sit them on top of the rice and try not to let the crispy skin sink into the liquid. Place the lid on the pot and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Take off the heat and scatter with chopped parsley. Squeeze over lemon juice and season really well. Serve immediately.
Tip: Check the dish after 15 minutes, as the rice may be ready at this point, you don’t want to overcook the rice, it will continue to cook for the next few minutes so a little liquid in the rice is ok.