Spicy chicken and chorizo rice is a super easy, spicy, and hearty chicken casserole ideal for sharing or serving the masses. This recipe is flavored with Spanish chorizo sausage, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper, and bulked up with slow-cooked rice in a tasty chicken stock.
This recipe is loaded with spicy flavors and can be made super spicy — or less — as required. Use a variety of chicken pieces, leg, thigh, and breast meat to vary the flavors. Best of all, it can be easily made in under an hour and uses no special equipment, all you need is a pan or skillet, a casserole dish, and an oven.
Ingredients you’ll need
(makes 6-8 servings)
4 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
8 chicken pieces
1 large onion, sliced fine
5 garlic cloves, crushed
10oz. (300g) uncooked chorizo, sliced into 1-inch pieces
3 tomatoes, skin removed and grated
½ cup of white wine (optional)
5-6 cups chicken stock
1 cup of long-grain rice
1 tablespoon of chili flakes (or 2 tbsp of fresh chili)
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon of white pepper
2 teaspoons of Spanish La Vera smoked paprika
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 sprig of rosemary (optional)
Equipment needed
1 large 12 inch skillet (30cm)
A large casserole dish (around 10 x 12 inches 25 x30cm)
Oven
Why you’ll love this recipe
Spicy smoky flavors
Rich and warming
Easy to make
Great for large meal servings
Meal prep
Can be stored frozen
How to make Spicy chicken, chorizo, and rice
Cooking note: Prepare your stock in advance with this homemade chicken stock recipe, or store-bought chicken stock if you’re in a rush.
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