Spicy chicken and chorizo rice: A flavorful twist to homemade joy
A delightful dish combining spicy chicken and rich chorizo with rice for a perfect meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
- 2 cups rice
- 1 pound spicy chicken fillets
- 1 cup chorizo, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chorizo and cook until browned.
- Stir in the spicy chicken fillets and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add rice, paprika, cayenne, and stir to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
- Letting the rice sit after cooking improves flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spicy chicken and chorizo rice