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Hairy Bikers' Spanish Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe

Hairy Bikers' Spanish Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe

Olivia Brooks
The Hairy Bikers' Spanish Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe combines chicken, chorizo, peppers, and tomatoes into a slow-cooked dish bursting with warm, smoky flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Spanish-inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (4–6 litre capacity)
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Frying pan (optional, for browning)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Ladle (for serving)

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs skin removed if preferred
  • 150 g chorizo sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 150 ml chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 100 g green olives pitted
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

  • Start by chopping your onion, slicing the peppers, and mincing the garlic. Cut the chorizo into chunky slices so it holds its shape during cooking.

Step 2: Brown the chicken (optional but recommended)

  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Lightly brown the chicken thighs on both sides. This step adds a deeper flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.

Step 3: Sauté the base

  • In the same pan, cook the onions until soft, then add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the paprika and tomato paste to release their flavors.

Step 4: Assemble in the slow cooker

  • Transfer everything into the slow cooker. Add chicken, chorizo, peppers, tomatoes, stock, oregano, chili flakes, and olives.

Step 5: Cook low and slow

  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. The chicken should be tender and the sauce rich and thick.

Step 6: Final seasoning

  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for more flavor.
  • Don’t skip browning if you can—it makes a difference.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice at the end for freshness.
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