Spanish Cuisine

Spanish Chicken and Rice

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A smoky one-pan chicken and rice, costed to the penny. Cheap chicken thighs and a little chorizo flavour a whole pan of rice that feeds the family for pennies.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 45 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.11

Approx £4.44 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Spanish Chicken and Rice

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Brown the chicken thighs in the olive oil in a wide pan for 5-6 minutes each side, then lift out.
  2. 2
    Fry the diced chorizo, chopped onion and pepper in the same pan for 6-7 minutes, then stir in the garlic and paprika.
  3. 3
    Add the rice, chopped tomatoes, saffron, crumbled stock cube and about 600ml boiling water and stir once.
  4. 4
    Nestle the chicken back in, cover and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through with clear juices.
  5. 5
    Rest for 5 minutes, season and serve straight from the pan.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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