The combination of chicken and chickpeas in a rich tomato sauce gives this recipe a distinctly Iberian air. In Spain, this dish might be referred to as a Cocido, but here it's merely called delicious.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
1 sachet(s)
Ground Cumin
1 unit(s)
Bell Pepper
500 grams
Baby Potatoes
1 pack(s)
Chickpeas
320 grams
Irish Chicken Breast
2 sachet(s)
Paprika
(Contains: Mustard)
150 grams
Mushrooms
5 grams
Parsley
½ sachet(s)
Ground Cinnamon
2 unit(s)
Garlic
1 pack(s)
Passata
to taste
Oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Sugar
to taste
Water
Preheat your oven to 240°C/220°C fan/gas mark 9. Halve the potatoes lengthways, quartering any larger pieces, and pop them onto a lined baking tray. Drizzle with oil, half the paprika, season with salt and pepper. Rub the oil over the potatoes then lay them cut-side down on the baking tray. Roast on the top shelf of the oven until fork tender, 25-35 mins.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a sieve.
Halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
Quarter the mushrooms. Chop any larger pieces so all are evenly sized.
Roughly chop the parsley (stalks and all).
Place a large pan over high heat (no oil).
Once the pot is hot, add the pepper and cook until charred, 5-6 mins. Adjust the heat if necessary. Stir only twice during this time—you want the pepper to pick up some nice colour.
Reduce the heat to a medium-high and add a good drizzle of oil to the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and mushrooms to the pot. Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 5-7 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.
Add the garlic, cumin, remaining paprika, half the cinnamon (double for 4p) and fry for a minute. Then pop in the chickpeas, passata, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp sugar (double both for 4p). Cover and simmer for 8-10 mins.
IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Add a splash of water if required.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.
Dish up the spanish stew topped wuth chopped parsley. Serve the roasted baby potatoes alongside.