Description
Hearty Spanish-inspired Chicken Chorizo combines bold flavors in one skillet, delivering a rustic culinary journey through Iberian kitchens. Spicy chorizo and tender chicken meld perfectly, creating a memorable meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 6 ounces (170 grams) chorizo, sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat until it shimmers and ripples.
- Introduce chicken strips to the hot pan, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust on all surfaces, approximately 5-7 minutes, ensuring even cooking.
- Relocate the seared chicken to one side of the skillet and introduce chorizo slices, sizzling them until they turn crisp and develop a deep color, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red bell pepper into the skillet, sautéing until the vegetables soften and become translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Generously dust the entire mixture with smoky paprika, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then gently toss to distribute the spices evenly.
- Transfer the aromatic chicken and chorizo medley to a serving platter, ensuring each portion receives an equal blend of meat and vegetables, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cut into uniform strips for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Pat chicken dry before sautéing to achieve better browning and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Choose Spanish-style chorizo for authentic flavor, removing casing before slicing if needed.
- Adjust spice levels by selecting mild or hot paprika based on personal heat preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-21 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg