Chorizo and Brandy Chicken

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Chorizo and Brandy Chicken - A Spanish-inspired dish full of flavor
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 roasting chicken , jointed ( you can ask your butcher to do this or buy chicken portions if you prefer )
2 1/2 cups chicken broth , hot
1 onion , peeled and quartered
2 cloves
1 large carrot , halved
1 celery rib , halved
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 garlic cloves , skin on , slightly bruised using a rolling pin
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 tablespoons brandy
4 ounces chorizo sausage , finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces manchego cheese , grated ( use parmesan instead if not available )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
450
Sugar
3g
Fat
28g
Chorizo and Brandy Chicken is a Spanish-inspired dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. The chicken is cooked with smoky paprika, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and chunks of chorizo sausage that give it a nice kick. Carrots and celery add color and texture to the dish, while the brandy adds a touch of sweetness. The dish is finished off with a generous sprinkling of manchego cheese, which gives it a milky, nutty flavor. Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up all of the delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
2.Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over medium-high heat.
3.Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned all over.
4.Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a plate.
5.Add the onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, garlic, flour and butter to the same dish.
6.Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
7.Add the brandy to the dish and stir well.
8.Return the chicken to the dish and pour over the chicken broth.
9.Nestle the chorizo amongst the chicken pieces.
10.Season with salt & freshly ground black pepper.
11.Cover the dish with a lid and place in the oven. Cook for 45-50 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
12.Scatter the grated manchego cheese over the chicken and place the dish under the broiler until golden brown and bubbly.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and has a nice kick from the smoked paprika and chorizo sausage.

It is easy to make and perfect for a cozy family dinner.

CONS

The dish can be high in calories and fat due to the cheese and chorizo sausage.

It requires some prep work, including jointing the chicken, but the results are worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the chicken and chorizo, and antioxidants from the smoked paprika.
The vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals. It is recommended to use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce sodium content.

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