Mary Berry Spanish Chicken

This Mary Berry Spanish Chicken recipe calls for simple ingredients like olive oil, chicken breasts, onion, yellow pepper, courgette, chorizo, red wine, tomatoes, butter beans, oregano, chilli flakes, chicken stock cube, rice, green beans, and parsley. It takes 30 minutes and serves 4.

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💗 Why This Spanish Chicken Recipe Will Leave You Wanting More:

• Bold flavors: Chorizo adds a rich, smoky taste.
• Easy prep: One-pot dish, simple steps.
• Versatile: Adjust spice or veggie choices.
• Family-sized: Generous servings for all.

❓ What Is Mary Berry Spanish Chicken Recipe?

Mary Berry’s Spanish Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring chicken, chorizo, veggies, and spices. It boasts a rich, savory taste with a hint of smokiness from the chorizo. The name reflects its Spanish-inspired flavors and ingredients, creating a vibrant, comforting meal.

🍗 Mary Berry Spanish Chicken Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each about 150g/5½oz), sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow pepper, seeds removed, cut into 4cm/1½in pieces
• 1 courgette, trimmed, halved lengthways and cut into 1cm/½in slices
• 100g/3½oz cooking chorizo, sliced
• 100ml/3½fl oz red wine
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 400g tin butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
• 1 chicken stock cube
• 160g/5¾oz long-grain rice
• 175g/6oz green beans, trimmed (optional)
• chopped fresh flatleaf parsley, to garnish
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

🍲 How To Make Mary Berry Spanish Chicken

1. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan. Add chicken, season with pepper, and fry for 2 minutes. Then, transfer the chicken to a plate.
2. In the same pan, add onion, pepper, courgette, and chorizo. Fry for 3 minutes over medium-high heat.
3. Add wine, tomatoes, butterbeans, tomato purée, oregano, chilli flakes, and chicken stock cube to the pan. Refill the tomato tin with water, pour into the mixture, and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bring the sauce to a boil, return the chicken to the pan, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. In a separate saucepan, boil the rice for 10–12 minutes until cooked. If using green beans, boil for 5–6 minutes until tender. Drain both and set aside.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve with green beans and rice.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Control spice: Adjust chili flakes for preferred heat levels.
• Use chicken thighs for juicier, flavorful Spanish Chicken.
• Maintain sauce consistency by adjusting tomato purée and stock.
• Experiment with veggies but keep balance for authentic flavors.
• Simmer adequately to meld flavors without drying out the chicken.

🥗 What To Serve With Spanish Chicken?

Serve with crusty bread, rice, or couscous side options garlic bread, salad, roasted vegetables, or sautéed greens complement the flavors beautifully.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Spanish Chicken?

• In The Fridge. Store Leftovers Spanish Chicken in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days.
• In The Freezer. Freeze Leftovers Spanish Chicken in freezer-safe bags or containers for 2-3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Spanish Chicken?

• Oven Reheating: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Spanish Chicken in an oven-safe dish and cover it with foil to keep it moist heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until it’s thoroughly warmed through.
• Microwave Reheating: Transfer the Spanish Chicken to a microwave-safe dish. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap. Reheat on medium power in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until heated through, typically for 2-4 minutes depending on the portion size.

FAQs

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Mary Berry Spanish Chicken Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Protein: 30 grams
• Fat: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Fiber:7 grams
• Sodium: 1000 mg

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