Aside from
a little pre-frying and chopping the majority of the cooking for this is all
done in one pot which is always a winner.
Most
butchers and supermarkets sell thighs in a packet, sometimes along with
drumsticks and they are usually more economical than breast meat – not to
mention fattier, hence filled with far more flavour.
This is a
warming, casserole packed full of flavour and is lovely on cold winter nights.
I served it, this week, with some simple plain boiled rice and salad, but you
could have it alone with fresh bread or with potatoes.
The
chorizo gives a Spanish hue and with that end, I added a splash of Cava, purely
as I had some in the fridge, but any dry white wine will do.
Serves 4:
Here’s
how:
8 chicken
thighs or drumsticks
200g
chorizo
1 onion
2 cloves
garlic
1
courgette
Tin of
cannellini beans
2 tbsp Cava
or dry white wine
1 tin of
chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp
dried thyme
1 red
chilli
½ cup of
chicken stock
Salt and
black pepper
2 tbsp hot
paprika
Firstly
slice the onion and chill and crush the garlic and add to a casserole dish.
Chop the courgette into small cubes and add to the dish. Drain the beans and
add to the dish with the chopped tomoates and the cava or wine.
Next chop
the chorizo into small chunks, and add to a pan on a medium heat – no oil is
needed here. While these are cooking, pour a couple of tablespoons of olive oil
onto a chopping board and season liberally with the salt and pepper. Then add 1
tbsp each of the dried thyme and the paprika and coat each of the chicken
pieces in the oil.
Once the
chorizo is seared, use a slotted spoon and add to the casserole dish.
In the
same pan, sear the chicken pieces 2-3 at a time, ensuring to sear all over.
Then add each piece to the casserole dish.
Finally
add the ½ cup of stock to the dish and stir through to ensure each piece of
chicken is covered with the liquid and stir through the remaining herbs and
spices, salt and pepper.
Place the
lid on top and cook for 45 minutes to an hour at 180 degrees. If you prefer a
thicker consistency you can add a little cornflour in towards the end, but it
is a lovely juicy consistency perfect with rice or bread. Enjoy!
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