Chicken with chorizo & leeks

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Chicken with chorizo & leeks
90 min.
10
444kcal

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Imagine a dish that celebrates the bold flavors of Spain while ensuring it fits into your gluten-free and dairy-free lifestyle. Our Chicken with Chorizo & Leeks is just that—a vibrant, hearty meal that brings together succulent chicken, spicy chorizo, and aromatic leeks in one delightful casserole. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only impressive enough to serve to guests but also simple enough for a weeknight family meal.

As the chicken browns to perfection, the scent of sizzling chorizo and sweet fennel fills your kitchen, setting the stage for a comforting and satisfying eating experience. With the addition of dry sherry and juicy plum tomatoes, the flavor profile harmonizes beautifully, creating a rich sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This dish serves ten, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep, so you can enjoy leftovers that taste just as good the next day. It's a wonderful way to impress your friends or simply enjoy a cozy night in with loved ones. Plus, with just 444 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt! Ready in just 90 minutes, this Chicken with Chorizo & Leeks is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 10  .6 lb. chicken legs and thighs. this weight usually gives me 4 legs and 4 thighs 
  •  fennel bulb trimmed cut into wedges
  • 200 chorizo cut into chunks
  •  leek trimmed sliced
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • tsp paprika smoked hot
  • 150 ml sherry dry
  • 750 plum tomatoes quartered
  • small bunch cilantro leaves 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. On the hob, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Season the chicken pieces, then fry, in batches, until golden brown on both sides. Lift out and set aside.
  2. Pour all but 3 tbsp fat from the pan, add fennel and chorizo, then cook, stirring, until the fennel is soft and lightly coloured.
  3. Add leeks, cook until soft.
  4. Add garlic and paprika, cook for 1 min more, then pour in the sherry.
  5. Let it bubble for 1 min, stirring well, taste, then season.
  6. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  7. Pour the mix into 2 ovenproof dishes. Scatter tomatoes over, then arrange the chicken on top. Cover with foil, then cook for 20 mins, until the chicken is cooked through. During cooking, check and add a little water if it seems to be getting dry.
  8. Turn the oven up to 200C/180C fan/gas
  9. Uncover the chicken and season the skin with salt and pepper.
  10. Bake for 20-30 mins until the chicken is heated through and the skin is crisp. Rip the coriander leaves over the top and serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts

Calories444kcal
Protein24.83%
Fat59.05%
Carbs16.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.5
Glycemic Load
4.54
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.936956504117%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
1.01mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.57mg
Kaempferol
1.26mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:443.7kcal
22.19%
Fat:28.52g
43.88%
Saturated Fat:7.93g
49.56%
Carbohydrates:17.52g
5.84%
Net Carbohydrates:12.72g
4.63%
Sugar:7.6g
8.44%
Cholesterol:132.3mg
44.1%
Sodium:171.49mg
7.46%
Alcohol:1.57g
100%
Alcohol %:0.52%
100%
Protein:26.99g
53.98%
Vitamin K:93.16µg
88.73%
Vitamin A:1933.09IU
38.66%
Vitamin B3:7.4mg
36.99%
Selenium:24.59µg
35.13%
Vitamin C:27.89mg
33.8%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.85%
Phosphorus:287.18mg
28.72%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.83%
Potassium:938.2mg
26.81%
Fiber:4.8g
19.21%
Iron:3.28mg
18.23%
Folate:71.05µg
17.76%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.59%
Magnesium:63.99mg
16%
Zinc:2.32mg
15.48%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.69%
Vitamin E:2.18mg
14.54%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.02%
Copper:0.24mg
11.98%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.94%
Calcium:97.32mg
9.73%