Arroz con Pollo & Chorizo Burritos

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    Arroz con Pollo & Chorizo Burritos
    • 6Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 cup long-grain white rice
    • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
    • A fat pinch of saffron (24 to 30 threads)
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 jar (4 oz.) diced pimientos, drained
    • A handful flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, chopped
    • 1 pound ground chicken
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1/2 pound cured chorizo, preferably Gaspar's or D'Artagnan brand, casings removed, chorizo coarsely grated or finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup dry sherry or white wine
    • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
    • 6 - 8 large flour tortillas
    • 1/2 pound Manchego, shredded
    • Natural olive oil cooking spray

    Preparation

    In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp. oil, one turn of the pan, over medium-high. Melt in the butter. Add the rice; stir until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

    Add the stock and saffron; season with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until just tender, shaking the pan occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Add the pimientos and parsley, and toss to combine.

    In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp. oil, one turn of the pan. Add the chicken and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the paprika; season. Stir about a minute. Add the onion and garlic; stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the chorizo; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Add the sherry and thyme; stir until evaporated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

    If the tortillas are stiff, wrap them in a towel and microwave for a few seconds.

    Pile some rice on the lower third of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border on either side. Top the rice with the cheese and the chicken mixture. Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly.

    Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high. Spray the burritos with cooking spray; place in the skillet, seam side down, and cook until crispy and browned, about 2 minutes per side. Cut in half.