Chicken with chorizo sausages and wild rice
6 servings
90 minutes
Chicken with chorizo sausages and wild rice is a vibrant dish that blends Italian traditions with spicy accents of Spanish cuisine. The combination of tender chicken thighs and spicy chorizo creates a rich, deep flavor highlighted by the aroma of oregano, garlic, and red pepper. Wild rice adds nutty notes to the dish, while white wine contributes a light acidity and sophistication. Baked in a pot, this dish acquires a special texture where the chicken remains juicy and the rice fluffy. It is perfect for a cozy dinner or festive gathering, filling the home with delightful Mediterranean aromas.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Rub the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a pot, heat olive oil over high heat and place the thighs skin-side down. Fry until golden brown and transfer to a plate. Slice the chorizo and fry, stirring often, then transfer to a plate.
- Chicken thighs: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Chorizo: 400 g
2
Add oregano, chopped red pepper, crushed garlic cloves, and thinly sliced onion to the pot. Sauté until golden brown. Then add rice and cook for about 3 minutes. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Add chicken and sausages, pour in the broth, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Freshly chopped oregano leaves: 2 tablespoons
- Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Onion: 1 head
- Wild rice: 1 glass
- White wine: 1 glass
- Red chilli pepper: 3 pieces
- Chicken broth: 3 glasss
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Take the pot out of the oven, add peas, mix and serve on the table. Enjoy your meal!
- Green peas: 1 glass