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This is a great dish that perfectly marries the smoky, earthy flavours of paprika with the succulence of chicken.
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The smoked paprika not only enhances the taste but also adds a unique depth to the dish. Meanwhile, the chorizo, a flavourful and slightly spicy sausage, is a mouthwatering addition complementing the paprika-spiced chicken beautifully.
To keep the meal keto-friendly, substitute traditional rice with cauliflower rice. Cauliflower rice is a low-carb alternative that maintains a satisfying rice-like texture. It absorbs the flavours of the chicken and chorizo, adding a delightful contrast to the dish.
Baking this ensemble of smoked paprika-spiced chicken, chorizo, and cauliflower rice together creates a harmonious blend of flavours that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you on track with your keto goals. This meal is not only delicious but also a testament to how creativity in the kitchen can make a low-carb diet exciting and enjoyable.
It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making dietary changes. Scroll to see the full macros and allergens for this Smoked Paprika Chicken Chorizo Bake. Further down, you will also see all the Poultry recipes on Fats of Life®.
Smoked Paprika Chicken & Chorizo Bake
Per serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 x cooked Cauliflower Rice, Fats of Life recipe
- 6 large chicken thighs, on the bone, skin-on
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 TB lard
- 1/2 TB smoked paprika
- 85 g (3 oz) chorizo, sliced
- pink Himalayan salt
- chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Assuming the Cauliflower Rice has been cooked and ready, continue with the recipe:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven). This is 200°C for conventional ovens (or 400°F / gas mark 6).
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle the smoked paprika over the chicken thighs and use clean hands to massage the mixture into the thighs.
- Heat the lard in a large, non-stick pan and fry three of the chicken pieces skin-side DOWN until the skin is golden and crispy. Turn each piece over and cook on the underside for only a minute. Remove and place skin-side UP into a large casserole dish or deep baking tray. (Use a dish larger than what you think you will need, as you will be adding plenty of cauliflower later.)
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken thighs. (We work in batches to avoid over-crowding the pan.)
- Place the roasting dish into the oven for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the chicken pieces from the dish using tongs and set aside briefly. Add the chorizo and the cooked Cauliflower Rice into the dish and mix well in all the rendered fat and juices. If you feel it may need a little more oil, drizzle some over and mix in.
- Return the chicken pieces to the dish, nestling them in the cauliflower mixture.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken has sufficiently cooked through. A meat thermometer probe is useful here, remove from the oven when the internal temperature reads 72°C / 163°F in the thickest part of the chicken.
- Season with pink Himalayan salt and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with a side salad.
This recipes uses the Fats of Life Cauliflower Rice recipe, which you will notice only serves 4. You should therefore make 1.5 x the cauli-recipe recipe to yield enough for 6 people - as this is how the macros were calculated. * A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook LAZY KETO KITCHEN.
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
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Nutritional Information per servingCalories 653Kcal / 2732kJ
Fat 46g
Carbohydrates 5.7g
Protein 54g
Allergens
Wheat (may be found in chorizo - check label)
Sulphites
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3 Comments
Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments about this recipe. I will do my best to reply as soon as possible! Monya xxx
Hi
Just about to cook this recipe is is raw or cooked chorizo you use
Cheers
Ian
I used cooked xxxx