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Chicken with Chorizo, Rosemary & Olives

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Chicken with chorizo, rosemary, and olives cooked with spicy chorizo, fragrant rosemary, and briny olives for a flavorful dish.

Cooking Method
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Cooking Temp 190  C
Servings 2
Best Season Winter
Ingredients
  • 4 Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Medium Onion (sliced)
  • 4-5 Cloves Garlic (chopped)
  • 100g/3.5oz Chorizo Sausage (sliced and quartered)
  • 100g/3.5oz Roasted Red Peppers (chopped not too small)
  • 1 Tbsp Sherry (Red Wine Vinegar)
  • 1 Tin 400g/14.11oz Tomatoes (diced)
  • 1-2 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 Cup Pitted Mixed Olives
  • 2 Cups Chicken Stock
Method
  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Allow to sit outside of the fridge covered for 30 minutes to reach room temperature.

  2. Sear chicken in a little olive oil until browned then set aside.

  3. Add onions, garlic, chorizo to the pan and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. Deglaze the skillet with red wine vinegar or sherry.

  5. Add the peppers, diced tomatoes, rosemary, olives and chicken stock. Simmer until reduced slightly (5 minutes).

  6. Transfer sauce to a baking dish.

  7. Tuck chicken pieces in between the sauce and bake uncovered 190C/375F for about 30-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

  8. With a spoon, baste with the sauce halfway through cooking time.

  9. With a spoon, baste with the sauce halfway through cooking time.

  10. Enjoy!