Hairy Bikers Chicken And Chorizo Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Chicken and Chorizo Recipe is a smoky and hearty dish, which includes boneless chicken thighs and chorizo. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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Hairy Bikers Chicken and Chorizo Recipe Ingredients

• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 75g chorizo, skinned and sliced
• 500g new potatoes, quartered
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
• 8 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 8 whole unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips
• ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Hairy Bikers Chicken and Chorizo Recipe

1. Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6. In a large roasting tin, spread out the onions, potatoes, garlic, and tomatoes. Roast for 20 minutes.
2. Prep the chicken: While vegetables roast, slash the chicken thighs and season with pepper. Mix together the paprika and oregano.
3. Combine and bake: After 20 minutes, add the chorizo slices to the vegetables. Place the chicken thighs on top, sprinkle with the spice mix and flaked sea salt. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
4. Baste and finish: Spoon the pan juices over the chicken. Add the green pepper strips around the chicken.
5. Final roasting: Increase oven temperature to 220°C/Gas 7 and roast for another 20 minutes, until the chicken is golden and the edges are crispy.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use bone-in chicken thighs? Yes, just adjust the cooking time slightly to ensure they cook through.
• What kind of chorizo should I use? Use Spanish-style cooking chorizo for the best flavor.
• Can I make it ahead of time? You can prep the vegetables and chicken a few hours ahead and bake when ready.
• How to make it spicier: Add a pinch of chili flakes or use hot chorizo.
• Can I add more veggies? Yes, courgettes or aubergine slices work well in this traybake.

What To Serve With Chicken and Chorizo

This one-pan meal is nearly complete on its own, but pairs nicely with:

• Crusty bread to soak up the juices
• A crisp green salad
• Roasted asparagus or green beans
• Garlic aioli or yogurt dip

How To Store Chicken and Chorizo

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Cool completely and freeze in portions for up to 2 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

Chicken and Chorizo Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 300 kcal
• Protein: 32g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 750mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use chicken breasts instead of thighs?
Yes, but thighs stay juicier and are more flavorful in this dish.

Do I need to peel the garlic?
No, roasting whole unpeeled garlic cloves mellows the flavor and makes them sweet and spreadable.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, swap the meat for chunks of halloumi or roasted chickpeas and add more vegetables.

Is it okay to reheat this traybake?
Yes, reheat in a hot oven or microwave until thoroughly warmed through.

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• Hairy Bikers Stuffed Marrow Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Pavlova Recipe
• Hairy Bikers Jambalaya Recipe