Oven-baked chicken and chorizo rolls topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 60g dry chorizo sausage, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 Fresno or red jalapeño pepper, quartered (remove seeds to reduce heat)
- 4 green onions, cut into 3 pieces
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Juice of 1 lime + wedges for serving
- 800 g skinless and boneless chicken thighs (about 6 pieces), cut in half
- 1 tube (500 g) prepared polenta, cut into 12 circles
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Preparation:
- In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave the rendered fat in the skillet to cool slightly.
- Combine the chili pepper, green onion, cilantro, garlic, oregano, and cumin in a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons water, the pan drippings, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pulse until a chunky paste forms. Transfer the paste to a large bowl, add the chicken, and toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 220°C.
- Tear off four 40cm-long sheets of parchment paper. Make parcels (see photo): arrange three slices of polenta on one sheet of parchment; top with a quarter of each bell pepper, chorizo, and chicken. Seal the parcel. Repeat to make three more parcels; arrange the parcels on two baking sheets.
- Place in the oven and bake until the parchment is puffed and the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Carefully open the packages, sprinkle with cheese, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 1040, Total Fat 43g, Saturated Fat 13g, Protein 48g, Carbohydrates 111g, Fiber 8g, Cholesterol 214mg, Sodium 1046mg, Sugars 5g. |