SPANISH STYLE CHICKEN WITH CHORIZO
This is absolutely
delicious and full of the flavour of Spain.
INGREDIENTS3 TBLSPS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1 SMALL ONION CHOPPED
1 CLOVE GARLIC FINELY
SLICED
200g GOLDEN POMODORINI (Small sweet Tomatoes) TOMATOES HALVED100g CHORIZO SLICED
4 SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS
3 SMALL TO MEDIUM PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS SLICED
1 TBSP SPANISH SHERRY VINEGAR
HANDFUL FRESH BASIL
TORN
SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER
METHOD
Heat the oil on a moderate setting in a large shallow pan, add the Onion and
Garlic.Fry for five minutes until soft and add the Chorizo, cook for a further
two minutes or until the Paprika from the Chorizo is released. Add the Chicken and continue to cook until
browned turning occasionally (about 6 – 10 mins). Now add the Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Sherry
Vinegar, Fresh Basil, Salt and Ground Black Pepper. Cook on a high heat for 5
minutes stirring from time to time so that the
chicken doesn't stick. Now pour in enough hot water to come
half way up the chicken, bring to the boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer gently
for 30mins. Stir the pan occasionally to avoid sticking.
Uncover the pan and continue to cook until the sauce becomes a little thicker, dress with a few spare Basil leaves and Serve with Spanish Style fried potatoes.
Delicious!