Chicken and Chorizo Risotto

Directions

  1. 1Dice the chorizo.
  2. 2Cook the diced chorizo in a pan.
  3. 3Place the chicken in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add thyme.
  4. 4Roast the chicken in the oven.
  5. 5Finely dice the shallot.
  6. 6Add the diced shallot to the pan with the chorizo.
  7. 7Grate garlic into the pan.
  8. 8Chop oregano.
  9. 9Add the chopped oregano to the pan.
  10. 10Add risotto rice to the pan and stir to combine.
  11. 11Pour white wine into the pan.
  12. 12Gradually add chicken stock to the risotto, stirring frequently until absorbed.
  13. 13Remove the roasted chicken from the pan and debone it.
  14. 14Shred the chicken meat.
  15. 15Add the shredded chicken to the risotto and mix.
  16. 16Add butter and grated Parmesan cheese to the risotto.
  17. 17Season with pepper and mix everything together.
  18. 18Serve the risotto on a plate, top with extra chorizo, and drizzle with olive oil.

Ingredients

  • chorizo
  • chicken
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • thyme
  • shallot
  • garlic
  • oregano
  • risotto rice
  • white wine
  • chicken stock
  • butter
  • Parmesan cheese

Equipment

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Tips

  • When topped with extra chorizo, a drizzle of EVOO and a grating of Parmesan cheese, this makes for one very delicious meal!
  • There will be a few risotto recipes in this series, so keep your eyes peeled for the next.
  • Full recipe, with extra kitchen tips and tricks, now up on my Substack.