Chorizo and Brandy Chicken

Chicken is browned, simmered in a seasoned stock, then baked with a rich chorizo brandy sauce and melted Manchego cheese.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.4 kcals 3145.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.5 grams 185.8 grams
Fat 42.1 grams 168.5 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
110
g
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
Liquids
570
ml
4
tbsp
Meat
1
piece
Chicken
Jointed into portions
110
g
Chorizo Sausage
Cured, finely chopped
NutsSeeds
2
piece
Cloves
Whole
2
piece
1
bunch
Thyme
Fresh sprigs
4
piece
Garlic
Cloves, skin on, bruised
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Peeled and quartered
1
piece
Carrot
Large, halved
1
stick
Celery
Halved
4
piece
225
g

Steps

  • Brown the chicken portions in vegetable oil for 6 minutes.
  • Simmer chicken with stock, onion, cloves, carrot, celery, herbs, paprika, and garlic for 45 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a roasting tin and strain the stock into a bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Boil the strained stock until the volume reduces by half.
  • Mash flour and butter together and whisk into the stock with brandy to thicken.
  • Stir in chorizo and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over the chicken, top with Manchego cheese, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Serve chicken with baked potatoes and green beans.