Spanish Style Chicken Drumsticks

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Spanish Style Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes and Chorizo
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

750 g large baby potatoes , halved
8 chicken drumsticks
2 teaspoons paprika ( I like smokey paprika for this dish )
2 red onions , cut into quarters
1 chorizo sausage , sliced
1 red capsicum , seeds removed and sliced
1 yellow capsicum , seeds removed and sliced
3 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
400 g diced tomatoes ( with liquid )
12 green olives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
709
Sugar
8g
Fat
33g
Spanish Style Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes and Chorizo is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. The recipe takes inspiration from the rich flavors of Spain, with smoky paprika, chorizo, olives, and garlic. The chicken drumsticks are cooked together with the potatoes, onions, and peppers in a single baking dish, making it an effortless and fuss-free meal. The combination of ingredients makes the dish both savory and satisfying, and it is perfect for feeding a hungry family or group of friends. Serve the dish with crusty bread to soak up all the flavorful juices.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
2.In a large baking dish, toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil, paprika, and oregano. Bake for 20 minutes or until potatoes are starting to brown and cook through.
3.In a bowl, combine the chicken drumsticks with the remaining tablespoon of oil and mix well. Add the chicken drumsticks to the same baking dish, potatoes will need to be pushed to one side. Scatter the quartered red onions, sliced red and yellow capsicum, sliced chorizo, and crushed garlic over the chicken. Return to the oven and bake for another 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
4.Once done, add diced tomatoes with liquid and mix well. Scatter the green olives and cook for another 5 minutes.
5.Remove from the oven and serve hot with crusty bread.

PROS

This Spanish-style chicken recipe is an easy, one-pan meal that is both flavorful and satisfying.

The combination of ingredients, from the smoky paprika to the juicy olives, is sure to please your taste buds.

The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.

CONS

The chorizo in the recipe adds significant amounts of sodium and fat to the dish.

If you are watching your sodium or fat intake, use a lower sodium and low-fat chorizo or omit it altogether.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein, and when eaten in moderation, it can be part of a healthy diet.
The dish is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
The ingredients, such as garlic, paprika, and olives, are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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