Garlic and paprika are the key flavours in Spanish chorizo sausage, and are echoed in the flavourings I used in this One Pan Spanish Chicken and Chorizo dish. Potatoes, capsicum and tomatoes add bulk and veggie goodness to make a complete meal that’s whipped up and on the table in no time.
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So here it is!
The secret ingredient in this is chorizo. Nowadays in Australia, you can get it in all the supermarkets and at delis for not much more than the cost of bacon. But I dare to say it has a lot more flavour than bacon!
The brilliant thing about chorizo is that when you cook it, it releases incredible flavour. Strong, spicy (but not too spicy!), flavoured juices that is used as the key flavouring for this dish.
I know it looks like I burned the chicken and chorizo. But it’s not! It’s dark because of the paprika in the chorizo and the rub for the chicken which is seared then popped in the oven to finish cooking.
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One Pan Spanish Chicken with Chorizo, Tomato and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thigh fillets , skin on and bone in (about 8oz/250g each) (Note 1)
- 8 - 12 baby potatoes , scrubbed and skin on, halved (or 3 medium potatoes, cut into 4) (Note 2)
- 2 chorizo (5 - 6 oz / 150 - 200g in total), cut into 1/3cm / 1/8" slices (Note 3)
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 small red capsicum (bell pepper), cut into slices
- 1 small red onion , halved and cut into slices (or ordinary onion)
- 1 can (15oz/400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 to 1 punnet cherry tomatoes (8oz / 250g) (Note 4)
Rub
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (Note 5)
- 1 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne or chilli powder (adjust to taste for spiciness)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- Combine the Rub ingredients in a small bowl. Slather over the chicken.
- Boil or microwave the potatoes until slightly undercooked.
- Heat the oil in a large, deep fry pan or oven proof casserole dish over high heat.
- Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook unit light brown - about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Then turn and cook the other side until a slightly deeper brown - about the same time. Remove into a big bowl.
- Add the chorizo and fry until light brown on each side - about 1 minute (each side). Remove into the same bowl as the chicken.
- If the pan is looking dry (depends on fattiness of chicken and chorizo), add 1 tbsp of olive oil. I did not need this.
- Add the garlic, capsicum (bell pepper) and onion and sauté for 2 minutes until the capsicum is slightly charred. It will be extra charred from the dark brown residue from the chorizo and chicken.
- Add the canned tomatoes and oregano and stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Then add the potato, chicken, chorizo and cherry tomatoes. Nestle the chicken in so it is half submerged in the tomato.
- Bring to simmer, then cover with a lid (I use a lid from a large pot) or foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and dark brown.
- Serve, garnished with fresh oregano leaves if desired.
Recipe Notes:
This is the nutrition information if this is made with skinless, boneless chicken thigh fillets.
Nutrition Information:
Hi Nagi, this recipe is absolutely delicious. It has become a firm favourite and regular meal for my family. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️
That’s awesome to hear Gerhard!! N x
Hi Nagi. This sounds so good! I’m trying to find an easy recipe to serve to the in-laws after a day at work and wondered if you think this would work well in a slow cooker if I used skinless thighs? Thanks!
Hi Tamsin, this recipe as written wont work in a slow cooker sorry – you really need that browning for flavour!
Yet another really great recipe Nagi – made this last night and it was pretty much perfect.
One note for others reducing the amount to 2 portions like I did – make extra of the rub because there wasn’t really enough for decent coverage of the 2 bone-in thighs I used.
Great tip – Thanks Mike 🙂
I saw something similar in my local supermarket, Glasgow, Scotland, & felt inspired. This is what I’m looking for and prefer using thighs Would have made something not far from your recipe & yours is tried, tested & looks a winner. Happy days.
Hi Nagi,
Great recipe, my husband and 25yr old son loved it….. regards Christina (Australia)
That’s terrific! So pleased you enjoyed this Christina – N x
Hello Nagi,thanks for this recipe,was wolfed down by the men,great flavours,easy to do…I used a wok and it worked well,just covered with a big lid for the 30 mins cooking.Thankyou
I just want to know, what kind of chorizo do you use? Mexican or Spanish?
Hi Linda! I use Spanish, raw chorizo like uncooked sausage, not the cured one that looks like salami 🙂 N x
Just wondering if I can do this on the stove top Nagi? Any benefit to the oven? Chorizo was half price at my supermarket this week, I may have bought half a dozen – oops!
Hi Mary! I think it would work a treat on the stove but you may find the surface of the chicken is a bit more rubbery that to your taste, more than it does in the oven. Simply because on the stove, there is more steam created in the pot. One way around this would be to pop the chicken under the grill/broiler for a couple of minutes at the end just to crisp up the chicken 🙂 Or make this with skinless thigh fillets so you don’t have that problem! N x
I made this for dinner tonight and the whole family was really impressed with the amazing flavor! I love it because it’s so very easy to make as well 🙂
So glad you liked it Nina, thanks so much for letting me know! N x
Why did you preheat the oven?
Hi MR! That way it’s nice and hot when the chicken goes in so it browns nicely and bakes faster! 🙂
Hi Nagi, I made this for dinner tonight & it really was a winner with our family! I knew I couldn’t go wrong with chicken & chorizo! I just LOVE that your recipes are so packed with flavour, & yet uncomplicated to make. BIG fan of your ‘one pot’ meals! This one will be one of our regulars for sure – along with many of your other recipes that we’ve tried & love. Thank you Nagi!
THANK YOU ANDREA!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this! N x
Hi Nagi,
Well another one from your collection that went down a storm…..massive intense flavour just right for an English winter’s evening !! Big thumbs up from us …..now….what next to try ?
Regards
Dave
? Thank you Dave. 🙂 Hmm…..tried the Chicken Shawarma yet? 😉
Hi Nagi.
Made this spanish chicken this evening, WOW it was absolutely awesome. Wait till I tell my butcher. Nathan served me today. I told him what i was making. Will definitely make again.
June
Hi June! I’m so glad you enjoyed this! And thanks for reminding me, it’s been a while since I made this, must change that! N x
i can’t wait to try this recipe this week! It looks delicious! One question though roughly how long do you cook the potatoes in the microwave to partially cook them? I’m worried about over doing it.
Hi Lisa! You know, I find potatoes are pretty flexible with cook times, it takes a lot to really overcook them ,so don’t stress. 🙂 If you are using baby potatoes, then what I do is place them around the edge of the turntable and microwave them for 2 minutes on high, then turn them over and do them for another 3 minutes. 🙂 Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for the information. It is very helpful. I’m making this tonight. Yay!