Chicken Castanets

Chicken Castanets brings tender, seasoned thighs together with savory chorizo, garlic, and juicy grape tomatoes for a hearty, flavor-packed one-pan meal. It's easy to make and bursting with deliciousness.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings -6 servings

Calories 380kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs or 4 thighs and 4 drumsticks
2 tbsp Knorr or Maggi seasoning
3 tbsp vegetable oil plus more for sautéing
4 cloves garlic chopped
1 onion chopped
2 small Spanish chorizo (about 5 oz) sliced diagonally
1 carrot peeled and cut into rounds
6 oz small white mushrooms lightly rinsed and wiped dry, about 2 cups
2 cups chicken broth
16 grape tomatoes
½ tsp dried thyme optional
1 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water

Instructions

Marinate chicken pieces in Knorr seasoning for at least an hour or overnight.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken in batches, until golden brown; set aside.
Using a different pan or skillet, sauté garlic and onion in hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until onion has softened.
Add chorizo, carrots and mushrooms; sauté for 2 minutes or until mushrooms turned brown.
Add chicken broth and browned chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and let mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Stir in tomatoes and dried thyme, if using. Give cornstarch mixture a quick stir and then add to the pan. Let mixture simmer until sauce thickens. Season to taste by adding Knorr seasoning if needed.
Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!

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