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Smoky Spanish chicken and chorizo rice tray
A one-tray Spanish-style bake of smoky paprika chicken, chorizo and fluffy rice with sweet red capsicum. Everything roasts together so the rice soaks up all the savoury juices.
Serves 4Prep 20 minCook 45 minChicken
Containsno known allergens identified
Protein 27%Carbs 39%Fat 34%
About 530 kcal a serve — 35 g protein, 52 g carbs, 20 g fat. Each segment is that macro's share of the calories, within about 10%.
Ingredients
Serves 4
Method
Season the chicken
Mix allHeat the oven to 200°C. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then toss them in a bowl with half the smoked paprika, the olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
In the bowlSeason →
Brown the meats
In a large deep oven tray or ovenproof pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat, brown the chorizo for 2 minutes until it releases its oil, then sear the chicken thighs for 3 minutes each side until golden. Lift the meats out onto a plate.
On the trayAdd →
8 min · high
Soften the veg
SautéIn the same tray, cook the onion, red capsicum and garlic in the leftover oil for 5 minutes until softened, then stir through the remaining smoked paprika for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Into the panSauté →
5 min · medium
Add the rice and liquid
SimmerStir in the rinsed rice, diced tomatoes and hot stock, season with salt and pepper and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once to level the rice.
Into the panAdd liquid →
Bake the tray
200°CNestle the browned chicken and chorizo back on top, cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake a further 10 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed.
Finish and serve
On topScatter over the frozen peas, cover again for 3 minutes to warm through, then finish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing.
On topGarnish →
Cook's noteDon't skip browning the chorizo first — its smoky oil flavours the whole tray. The chorizo is easy to leave out if you'd rather skip cured meat; the chicken and capsicum carry the tray on their own.
Estimated per serve
530 kcal · 35 g protein · 52 g carbs · 20 g fatestimates, within ~10%
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