Recipe(tried): Chicken Basque Style

Chicken Basque Style

1 (3 1/2) lb chicken, jointed into 8 pieces
2 large red peppers
1 very large onion
2 oz sun dried tomatoes in oil
2-3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
5 oz chorizo sausage skinned & cut in 1/2-inch slices
8 oz brown basmati rice
10 fl oz chicken stock
6 fl oz dry white wine
1 tbsp tomato puree
1/2 tsp hot paprika
1 tsp chopped fresh herbs
2 oz pitted black olives, halved
1/2 large orange, peeled & cut in wedges
salt & pepper

Season chicken joints well. Slice peppers in half and remove seeds, then slice each half into 6 strips. Slice onion into similar sized strips. Drain sun dried tomatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish and when it is fairly hot add the chicken and brown until nutty golden on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Add garlic, chorizo and tomatoes and toss for 1-2 mins. Stir in the rice and when the grains are well coated add stock, wine, tomato puree and paprika. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and place chicken gently on top of everything. Sprinkle over herbs, olives, and onions. Cover and cook over a very low heat for 50 mins - 1 hour, until rice is cooked, (or cook in oven 180 C gas 4 for 1 hour).