Crisp Paprika Chicken on Chorizo Rice

Pan-fried chicken seasoned with paprika, served over aromatic chorizo and onion rice with a sticky orange and thyme glaze.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 985.4 kcals 985.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 84.1 grams 84.1 grams
Fat 52.8 grams 52.8 grams
Protein 45.2 grams 45.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Orange
juice and zest only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
Meat
0.5
piece
Chorizo Sausage
small sausage, finely chopped
1
piece
Chicken Thigh
bone removed, flattened out
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
to dust
1
sprig
Thyme
fresh, chopped
1
to garnish
Basil
fresh
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
2 tablespoons
Vegetables
0.25
piece
Onion
chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Simmer the rice in chicken stock until cooked and drain excess liquid.
  • Fry the onion and garlic in 15ml of oil until soft, then add chorizo for 4 minutes.
  • Mix the cooked rice into the chorizo pan to coat with juices.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika, then sear in an ovenproof pan until golden.
  • Roast the chicken in the oven for 10 minutes until cooked through.
  • Simmer orange juice, zest, and thyme in the pan until sticky, then coat the sliced chicken.
  • Serve the chicken over the rice and garnish with fresh basil.