Spanish Paprika Chicken Food

SPANISH-STYLE CHICKEN PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Heat a large, non-stick frying pan or saute pan. Add the chorizo and fry until crispy. Remove using a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper, and set aside. Keep 1 tablespoon of the chorizo oil in the pan and drain off any excess. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. (See below, Use the chorizo oil for frying.) When hot, add the onion and garlic and fry for 6-8 minutes over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to brown. Spread the onion over the bottom of the baking dish. Preheat the oven to 200oC (fan 180oC/400oF/Gas 6). Pour another tablespoon of the oil into the pan. Season the chicken and brown over a medium heat for 10 minutes, turning once. Place on top of the onion. Add the final tablespoon of oil to the pan, tip in the mushrooms, and season with pepper. Fry for about 3 minutes over a medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown. Stir in the paprika and cornflour. Pour in the stock, stirring to deglaze the bottom of the pan, and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the soured cream and heat until just starting to bubble. Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken in the dish. Scatter over the chorizo and olives. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbling around the edges. Serve sprinkled with the parsley. KEYS TO PERFECTION Use the chorizo oil for frying Fry the chorizo in a hot, dry pan over a medium heat for about 1 minute until the fat starts to run, then increase the heat for 2 minutes until crispy. Stir frequently so it doesn't burn. Remove using a slotted spoon. Use 1 tablespoon of the spicy red oil released by the chorizo for frying the onion and garlic: its smoky paprika flavour adds depth to the dish. Don't use any more, as it can overpower; instead, top up with olive oil. Mary Berry Cooks the Perfect is available in paperback with an exclusive tote bag from 3 November. DK, £20.00

SPANISH PAPRIKA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish.
• Sprinkle with lemon zest and drizzle with lemon juice.
• Turn to coat well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
• In a small bowl mix paprika, thyme and half each of the salt and pepper.
• Remove the chicken from the lemon juice, shake off the excess juice and pat dry with paper towel.
• Rub the paprika mixture evenly over chicken breasts and set aside for about 10 minutes.
• In a large non-stick skillet heat half the olive oil (1 Tbsp) over medium high heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides until golden brown.
• Remove the chicken from the pan, add the rest of the oil, ham, onion and garlic to the pan and cook stirring for about 5 minutes, or until the ham is becoming crisp.
• Add the wine and bring to a boil.
• Cook stirring for about 3 minutes or until the wine is almost evaporated.
• Add the chicken stock and remaining salt and pepper, stir to combine.
• Return chicken breasts to the skill and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear when pierced.
• Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
• Enjoy.

EASY PAELLA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice. Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes. Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.
• Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood mixture.

SPANISH CHICKEN AND POTATO ROAST

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven. Place a large cast-iron baking dish or a rimmed baking sheet on the rack and preheat to 500 degrees F. Put the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large microwave-safe baking dish and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, pierce the plastic in a few places with a knife and microwave 8 minutes to partially cook.
• Meanwhile, pat the chicken dry and transfer to a bowl. Sprinkle with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add 2 tablespoons parsley and the lemon juice; toss to coat. Set aside.
• Remove the hot baking dish from the oven; carefully add the potatoes and spread in an even layer. Scatter the onions on top. Roast until the potatoes start to brown, about 12 minutes.
• Flip the potatoes and lay the chicken pieces on top, adding any accumulated juices from the bowl; return to the oven and roast until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 12 more minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve with the lemon wedges.

CHICKEN BREAST IN SPANISH PAPRIKA RECIPE

Steps:

• This chicken recipe makes approximately eight servings as a tapa or four servings as a first course.
• Pat the chicken breasts dry. Cut the chicken breasts in half. Pour flour into a paper or plastic bag and add 1 tsp. of salt. Place several pieces of chicken into the bag and shake it to coat them. Repeat until all pieces of chicken are coated in flour.
• Pour approximately 1/4-inch of olive oil into a large frying pan and heat on medium. Brown the chicken on both sides, then set them aside for later.
• Finely chop the onion. Remove the stem, seeds, and membrane, then finely chop green pepper. Pour the olive oil into a medium frying pan and sauté vegetables on low heat until onions are translucent and peppers are soft. In the same frying pan, raise heat to medium and add flour. Fry flour, stirring constantly. Slowly add chicken broth while continuing to stir until sauce thickens. If necessary, add more flour to thicken. Add paprika and salt and continue to stir.
• Pour mixture into a bowl and process with a stick blender until sauce is smooth. Alternately, whirl in food processor.
• Return chicken breasts to the frying pan and pour the sauce over chicken. Simmer until chicken is fully cooked, about five to seven minutes. Serve with fried potatoes, pasta or rice.

SPANISH CHICKEN PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the potatoes for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain, return to the pan, then mash with some seasoning and 2 tsp of the paprika.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan, then fry the onions and garlic for a few mins until softened. Stir in the remaining paprika for 1 min, add the tomatoes , then, bring to a simmer. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, then stir in the chicken, peppers, olives and some seasoning.
• Spoon over the mash, then bake for 15 mins until the mash is golden on top and the sauce is bubbling.

SPANISH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Put all the ingredients into a large, wide ovenproof dish. Mix everything together with your hands and season.
• Bake for 45 mins, stirring the onions after 20 mins, until the chicken is golden and the onions tender. Serve with rice.

PAPRIKA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a sauté or deep frying pan over a medium heat. Season the chicken and add to the pan. Fry for about 4 mins until browned all over. Lift out of the pan and set aside. Heat the remaining oil in the pan and fry the onion for about 3 mins, until it is just softened, then add the garlic and cook for a further min.
• Add the potatoes, mustard and sundried tomato paste to the pan, and cook for 1 min. Stir in the paprika, vinegar, sherry and stock. Bring to the boil and allow the liquid to reduce for 2 mins.
• Return the chicken to the pan, cover and simmer for 10 mins. Stir well and simmer with the lid off for another 8 mins, or until the sauce is thickened and the potatoes and chicken cooked through. Can be frozen at this point for up to 1 month. Check the seasoning and serve in bowls with a dollop of soured cream and a sprinkling of parsley.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SPANISH PAPRIKA AND HERB-ROASTED SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Butterfly the chicken.
• Tuck wing tips behind shoulder. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Using fingertips, separate skin from chicken over breasts and thighs. Insert 1 thyme sprig between skin and flesh over each breast and each thigh. Repeat with second chicken. Mix 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt and 2 teaspoons paprika in small bowl. Sprinkle all over chickens.
• Transfer uncovered chickens, skin side up, to refrigerator; chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes in 11x7x2-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss. Drizzle chicken with 2 teaspoons oil. Place chicken and potatoes in oven; roast until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 1 hour. Let chickens rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon chopped thyme. Return to oven and roast until tender and skins wrinkle slightly, about 5 minutes. Coarsely smash. Cut chickens into breast, wing, thigh, and leg pieces. Transfer to platter. Drizzle some drippings over; serve.

SPANISH CHICKEN WITH CRISPY PAPRIKA POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the potatoes onto a large baking tray. Mix 1 tbsp oil with the paprika, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar and seasoning, then pour over the potatoes and toss together. Bake in the oven for 10 mins while you prepare the chicken.
• Mix the peppers with the cheese and seasoning. Open out the chicken thighs and spoon some of the cheese mixture into the centre of each. Pull the sides of the chicken together to seal in the filling, then put each thigh, seam-side-down, on individual squares of foil. Top each thigh with 2-3 overlapping slices of chorizo, then wrap in the foil.
• Put the chicken parcels on top of the potatoes and return to the oven for 30 mins until the thighs are cooked and the potatoes are crispy. When the chicken is cooked, mix the remaining 1 tbsp oil and 2 tsp balsamic, and drizzle over the mixed salad leaves. Serve the chicken with the paprika potatoes and salad.

SLOW-COOKER SPANISH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan. Fry 1 sliced Spanish onion for about 5 mins until golden.
• Tip into the slow cooker pot (we used a 6.5-litre model), then fry 12 large bone-in skinless chicken thighs and 225g thickly sliced chorizo picante in the same pan until starting to colour - you will need to do this in two batches.
• Add to the slow cooker with 3 mixed colour peppers, cut into chunks and 150g pitted Spanish pimento stuffed green olives.
• Tip 300ml dry white wine, 300ml chicken stock and 1 tbsp tomato purée into the pan.
• Scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom, then tip into the slow cooker, cover and cook on Low for 6 hrs.