Chorizo and Chickpea Stew with Chorizo-Stuffed Chicken

A Spanish-inspired stew featuring chorizo, chickpeas, and spinach, topped with crispy breaded chicken breasts stuffed with chorizo-flavored butter.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063.1 kcals 4252.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.6 grams 146.4 grams
Fat 74.7 grams 298.6 grams
Protein 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
110
g
Butter
softened
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, lightly beaten
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
dash
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
tinned, drained
Liquids
Meat
250
g
Chorizo
semi-cured, skinned, roughly chopped
150
g
Chorizo
cured, cut into thick slices
4
piece
Chicken Breasts
boneless and skinless
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
2
piece
Tomatoes
skinned, seeds removed, chopped
200
g

Steps

  • Fry the chorizo in a large saucepan for 3-4 minutes until crisp.
  • Add onion, garlic, and chilli to the pan and fry until softened.
  • Stir in the paprika, then add tomatoes, chickpeas, and chicken stock and boil.
  • Simmer for 4-5 minutes before folding in the baby spinach.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice until the spinach is wilted.
  • Preheat a deep fat fryer to 170°C.
  • Purée extra chorizo and butter with lemon juice and pipe into incisions in the chicken breasts.
  • Coat the chicken in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then deep fry for 8-9 minutes.
  • Serve the halved chicken over the stew with oil and cress.