Authentic Spanish Comfort Food: Chicken and Chorizo Rice

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Arroz con Pollo is one of those dishes that’s a perfect example of comfort food. It is almost a national dish and will instantly remind you of sunny Spain. There are so many variations on this dish, each reflecting the unique regional produce of Spain. Interested in trying another Spanish classic, Delicious Seafood Paella Recipe for Home Cooks

What is the one essential ingredient?

There is one ingredient that I feel is essential, the smoked sweet paprika. This a a unique flavor that I’ve not been able to duplicate. The good news is it’s widely available. I prefer this brand

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Ingredients:

8 Chicken thighs or one whole roaster cut up

1 link of Chorizo sausage, cut into small pieces

6 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cloves Garlic, sliced

One large Onion, chopped

One Red Pepper, chopped

1/2 cup Peas

1/2 cup Carrots, cubed

2 cups of medium grain Rice, a Spanish arroz or paella rice is perfect as well.

4 cups of Chicken stock, warmed

2 Bay Leaves

1 pinch Saffron

2 Tbsp of Smoked Sweet Paprika

2 dried whole Chilies, if desired.

Juice of one Lemon

¼ cup of Madeira, you can substitute Sherry.

Preparation:

Place the olive oil in a cast iron casserole (Le Cruset is perfect) or some pot with a cover that can go from stovetop to oven. Over medium heat bring the oil up to temperature, and then brown the chicken. Remove from oil and set aside.

Now add sliced chorizo, garlic, chopped onion and chopped red pepper, peas and carrots and cook until onions are brown and soft. Add all spices and combine well.

Add juice of lemon and the Madeira and allow alcohol to cook away. Then add the rice and coat thoroughly with oil. Add warmed stock and saffron, mix well and then add back the chicken and bring to a slight boil.

Cover and put into a preheated 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven, stir and then recover and allow to rest on stove top for 5 minutes.

Authentic Spanish Comfort Food: Chicken and Chorizo Rice

Arroz con Pollo is one of those dishes that’s a perfect example of comfort food. It is almost a national dish and will instantly remind you of sunny Spain. There are so many variations on this dish, each reflecting the unique regional produce of Spain.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Chicken thighs or one whole roaster cut up
  • 1 link of Chorizo sausage cut into small pieces
  • 6 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic sliced
  • One Large Onion chopped
  • One Red Pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup Peas
  • 1/2 cup Carrots cubed
  • 2 cups medium grain Rice a Spanish arroz or paella rice is perfect as well.
  • 4 cups Chicken stock warmed
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 pinch Saffron
  • 2 Tbsp smoked sweet Paprika
  • 2 dried whole Chilies if desired.
  • Juice of one Lemon
  • ¼ cup Madeira

Equipment

  • Heavy Pot with Lid

Method
 

  1. Place the olive oil in a cast iron casserole (Le Cruset is perfect) or some pot with a cover that can go from stovetop to oven. Over medium heat bring the oil up to temperature, and then brown the chicken. Remove from oil and set aside.
  2. Now add sliced chorizo, garlic, chopped onion and chopped red pepper, peas and carrots and cook until onions are brown and soft. Add all spices and combine well.
  3. Add juice of lemon and the Madeira and allow alcohol to cook away. Then add the rice and coat thoroughly with oil. Add warmed stock and saffron, mix well and then add back the chicken and bring to a slight boil.
  4. Cover and put into a preheated 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Remove from oven, stir and then recover and allow to rest on stove top for 5 minutes.

Notes

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