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🍽️ Crispy Chicken Thigh Risotto with Paprika and Chorizo
922 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 400 g risotto rice
- 800 ml poultry broth
- 2 bell peppers
- 100 g chorizo (sliced)
- 2 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- salt
- cayenne pepper
- chopped basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Thoroughly wash the bell peppers under running water.
- 2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise.
- 3. Remove the seeds and white pith from the pepper halves.
- 4. Cut the pepper pieces into thin strips.
- 5. Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water.
- 6. Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with kitchen paper.
- 7. Separate the chicken thighs into two pieces at the joint.
- 8. Heat chili oil in a pot or pan.
- 9. Add the diced onions to the hot oil.
- 10. Sauté the onions briefly until they are soft.
- 11. Add the risotto rice to the pan with the onions.
- 12. Stir the rice until it becomes slightly translucent and glossy.
- 13. Pour a small amount of poultry broth over the rice.
- 14. Let the rice absorb the broth completely.
- 15. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
- 16. Repeat adding broth and stirring for about 10 minutes.
- 17. Add the sliced pepper strips to the pan.
- 18. Sprinkle paprika powder over the dish.
- 19. Add the sliced chorizo sausage.
- 20. Add the chili sauce to the pan.
- 21. Pour the remaining poultry broth into the pan.
- 22. Lightly salt the dish to taste.
- 23. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (top and bottom heat).
- 24. Fold the chicken pieces into the rice mixture.
- 25. Place the pan in the preheated oven.
- 26. Simmer the risotto in the oven for about 30 minutes.
- 27. Remove the pan occasionally and stir.
- 28. Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice after simmering.
- 29. Let the dish stand in the oven for another 5 minutes.
- 30. Add a little more broth if it looks too dry.
- 31. Season the risotto with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
- 32. Sprinkle the finished dish with fresh basil.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 922
- Protein: 52 g · Fett/Fat: 41 g · Carbs: 85 g