Catalan Chicken Quarters
Smoky grilled chicken quarters with spicy chorizo tomato sauce and Mediterranean flavor.
Equipment
- Barbecue grill
- Bowls
- Saucepan
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- 1 onion chopped
- 172 g chorizo chopped
- 1 can tomatoes drained and chopped
- 120 ml red wine
- 114 g olives chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture over the chicken and under the skin.
- Cover and refrigerate briefly.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan.
- Cook the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the chorizo, tomatoes, and red wine.
- Simmer the sauce over low heat.
- Preheat the barbecue grill over medium heat.
- Place the chicken quarters onto the grill.
- Cook while turning regularly until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear.
- Add the olives to the sauce and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve the chicken quarters topped with the tomato and chorizo sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Turning the chicken regularly during grilling helps prevent the skin from burning while creating even crispiness.Serve Tip
Serve these chicken quarters with rice, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or crusty bread.Variations
Add smoked paprika, fresh parsley, chili flakes, or extra olives for deeper Mediterranean flavor.Wine Advice
A fruity Tempranillo pairs beautifully with the smoky chicken and spicy chorizo sauce.Nutrition values
Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 38 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Sodium: 980 mg | Sugar: 5 g