Spanish Chicken with Red Wine Chicken & Chorizo Stew

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice offers sweetness without alcohol.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chorizo and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Remove chorizo and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and carrots; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken thighs to the pot, browning on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Return the chorizo to the pot; add tomato paste and stir well to combine.

Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add chicken broth and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low and cover; cook for 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender.

Remove bay leaves; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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