This wonderful Spanish dish is so full of flavour! The chicken is fried ’til golden on the outside, then oven baked in a beautiful array of flavours; smoked paprika, garlic, onion, lemon, oregano… it all blends together into this pungent and amazing dish. There’s bits of savory, bits of sweet, bits of tart. And best of all, it’s so easy to make!!

Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 8 large chicken drumsticks (or thighs)
• 2 red onions (cut into wedges)
• 1 lemon (cut into wedges)
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) chicken stock
• 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano sprigs
• 1 long fresh red chilli (seeded, thinly sliced)
• Steamed white rice  (to serve)

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat the oil in a flameproof roasting pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Place onion and lemon wedges around the chicken in the pan.
3. Combine the chicken stock, sugar, paprika and garlic in a jug and pour evenly over the chicken.
4. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with oregano and chilli.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Remove from oven. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve immediately with steamed rice, if desired.