Chicken Strips with Creamy Chorizo ​​Sauce

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

500 g chicken strips

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

100 g mild or hot chorizo, cut into small cubes

1 shallot, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

150 ml dry white wine

200 ml full-fat liquid cream (or light cream)

1 tbsp. tbsp tomato paste

1 pinch smoked paprika (optional)

For the topping (optional):

Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Prepare the chicken:

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper, then fry in the pan until golden on each side (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove from the pan and set aside.

Make the sauce base:

In the same pan, add the diced chorizo ​​and fry over medium heat until they release their fragrant oil (about 3 minutes).

Add the shallot and garlic, then fry for 2 minutes until softened.

Deglaze with white wine:

Pour the white wine into the pan, scraping up the cooking juices with a spatula. Let it reduce by half.

Prepare the creamy sauce:

Add the liquid cream and tomato paste. Mix well, then add a pinch of smoked paprika if you want an extra touch of flavor.

Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Assemble the dish:

Return the chicken strips to the pan with the sauce. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes, coating them well with the sauce.

Serve:

Arrange the strips topped with sauce on plates. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot, accompanied by rice, fresh pasta, or sautéed vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4