Tender chicken thighs are oven braised with chorizo sausage, tomatoes, peppers, olives, chick peas, and plenty of flavor enhancers. This is one restaurant quality recipe that definitely deserves a spot in your rotation! You just can’t beat chicken that has been braised to tender perfection. Chicken Cacciatore, Chicken Provençal, Smothered Chicken… the list goes on and on. This Spanish chicken recipe is one of our new favorites, a total flavor bomb. And like other such dishes, it doesn’t require a lot of hands on time. Your oven does most of the work. Then, all you need to do is bring a big appetite, because you’re gonna want seconds!
Tips for the BEST Spanish Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken thighs – Bone in, skin on. Veggies – Canned tomatoes, onion and red bell peppers. Spanish chorizo sausage Garbanzo beans Raisins – Golden this time, but you can use regular for different flavors. Olives – We like a mix of black and green, but use whatever you have on hand. Flavor enhancers – Garlic, fresh thyme, paprika, salt and pepper.
Spanish Chicken Recipe
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika, then brown it on both sides in a greased oven safe skillet. Plate it out. Do the same with the chorizo. Add diced tomatoes, chick peas, olives, raisins, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for a few minutes, then return the chicken and chorizo to the mix. Bake for about an hour, or until chicken reads 185-190°F with an instant read thermometer. Your gorgeous dish is ready to serve!
What to Serve with Spanish Braised Chicken
The first choice is always some nice crusty bread. If you want to make your own, try our easy No Knead Bread recipe. Other pairings that work well are Saffron Rice, Couscous, or any of your favorite short pasta shapes. We can even see it going well with some creamy Grits or Mashed Potatoes.
Leftovers and Storage
Make a big batch of this Spanish Chicken and enjoy for a few days, as it keeps on getting better. Store it in an air tight container up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. This freezes beautifully too, up to 3-4 months. Simply thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat it on the stovetop, adding a dash of water if necessary. The next time chicken is on the menu, go the Spanish way. We’re sure you’ll be glad you did. Save or pin this great recipe, so you always know where to find it. And be sure to subscribe to GypsyPlate, we’re always cooking up new recipes for you!
Spanish Chicken with Chorizo, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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