Description
Savor Mediterranean magic with this Spanish chicken recipe that whispers tales of sun-drenched kitchens and family gatherings. Succulent chicken, infused with smoky paprika and garlic, promises a delightful journey through Spanish culinary traditions you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each about 150 grams/5.5 ounces)
- 100 grams/3.5 ounces cooking chorizo
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 courgette
- 175 grams/6 ounces green beans
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 400 grams tin chopped tomatoes
- 400 grams tin butter beans
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 100 milliliters/3.5 fluid ounces red wine
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 160 grams/5.5 ounces long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh flatleaf parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken pieces until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and chorizo until vegetables soften and chorizo releases its rich oils, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour red wine into the skillet, followed by chopped tomatoes, butter beans, tomato puree, dried oregano, chili flakes, and crumbled stock cube. Rinse tomato tin with water and add liquid to enhance sauce volume.
- Gently season the mixture with salt and pepper. Bring contents to a vigorous simmer, carefully reintroduce seared chicken pieces, and reduce heat.
- Allow the dish to gently simmer for 8-10 minutes, ensuring chicken is thoroughly cooked and sauce thickens slightly.
- Simultaneously prepare white rice in a separate pot according to package instructions.
- Steam or boil green beans until tender and vibrant green, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Plate the chicken atop a bed of rice, surround with green beans, and generously sprinkle fresh chopped parsley as a final garnish.
Notes
- Swap chorizo for smoked tofu or plant-based sausage to create a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, smoky flavor profile.
- Reduce cooking liquid by simmering uncovered if you prefer a thicker sauce with more concentrated flavors.
- Use gluten-free stock cubes and check tomato puree labels to make this dish completely gluten-free for sensitive diners.
- Add extra chilli flakes or fresh chopped chillies for heat lovers who want a spicier kick to their Spanish-inspired chicken meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg