Creamy Chicken Stew with Chorizo

- 675g (1.5 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 225g (8 oz) chorizo sausage, sliced
- 250g (8.8 oz) corn
- 475ml (2 cups) heavy cream
- 475ml (2 cups) chicken broth
- 30g (2 tbsp) butter
- 30g (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 30g (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
1. Heat 45-60ml (3-4 tablespoons) of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, approximately 200°C (400°F).
2. Add 225g (0.5 lbs) of sliced chorizo and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Add 1 large chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add 675g (1.5 lbs) of chicken to the pot, stirring to coat with the onion mixture. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Sprinkle 30g (2 tablespoons) of all-purpose flour over the chicken and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add 475ml (2 cups) of chicken broth, 240ml (1 cup) of heavy cream, and the browned chorizo. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, approximately 150°C (300°F), and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
8. Stir in 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika (if using), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
9. Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, alongside steaming hot rice and crusty bread.
- Dutch oven
- slotted spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon
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