Chorizo stuffed chicken and white bean salad, recipe by Australian celebrity chef Miguel Maestre. An easy recipe packed with flavour that the whole family will love.
Would you like to come along and have lunch with Miguel Maestre to celebrate the launch of Stockland's A to Z of Mmmm?
Hmmm, I don't know, let me think about that one. (insert 5 seconds thinking time).
Okay sure, you have twisted my arm, I'll come along.
Who in their right mind would say no to catching up with Miguel?
It was at this particular event that I tried first hand Miguel's chorizo stuffed chicken with white bean salad.
I've been lucky to meet Miguel on a few occasions since I started Belly Rumbles. Even though Miguel has no recollection of our first encounter, I will always remember it fondly. It was at his now closed restaurant in Manly, El Toro Loco. I had only been blogging a few years, and after dinner I sheepishly asked if I could take a photo of him at the pass. He had no idea who I was and I didn't tell him that I was a food blogger. I was just somebody who enjoyed her meal.
My shy request was met with a big smile and an energetic response of "come into the kitchen and have your photo taken with me". Into the kitchen I went, we had a vibrant chat as dinner service went on around us, photo was snapped, and I went on my way.
That first meeting sums Miguel up. He is a lovely guy, who reminds me of an extremely energetic puppy. A person who will happily take the time to have his photo taken with fans. It's reassuring that this hasn't changed as his celebrity star has shone brighter over the years.
Miguel has taken on the role of Stockland's ambassador for all things delicious, the head honcho of the A to Z of Mmmm. From early March Miguel will be making appearances around the country at various Stockland Shopping Centres, his first stop will be Merrylands on March 4. Shoppers will be able to get their hands on exclusive recipes from Miguel, which they will be able to cook up at home.
Miguel gave us a little taste of what shoppers can expect when they come and join him at one of his appearances. He launched his first recipe, BBQ lamb koftas with beetroot pita and chargrilled kale. It was a messy and fun filled demonstration.
We had an epic lunch which included cerviche, the lamb pita and, chorizo stuffed chicken with white bean salad. There was an a stellar heirloom tomato salad and baba ganoush too.
As I am not a fan of lamb, but I do love the beetroot pita idea, I am sharing my favourite dish from the lunch. Yes, the chorizo stuffed chicken with white bean salad.
I have made a couple of changes to the recipe I was given, mainly as it had a few steps missing which may make it harder for an at home cook to follow.
Of course you could use chicken breast fillets if you prefer, but thigh meat gives a juicier result. It's a great dish, which is pretty non fuss.
If your chorizo is a soft style sausage, I think you could get away without pureeing it, just to make life a little easier. Give it a little "smush" up with a fork in a bowl, but shhhh, don't tell Miguel I said that.
On top of Miguel's live appearances around the country, as of today Stockland's web series goes live. You will be able to join Miguel as he goes behind the scenes as he meets local food retailers and discovers their food secrets.
Sara xxx
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Printable Recipe
Miguel Maestre’s Chorizo Stuffed Chicken & White Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken thigh fillets
- 2 chorizo sausages mild
- 8 thin slices of jamon
- 1 can butter beans drained and rinsed
- 1 red chilli seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 French shallot finely diced
- 3 tablespoons finely diced chives
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander cilantro
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped olives
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Chives extra for garnish
Instructions
- Pre heat oven 200°C (390°C).
- Remove skin from chorizo sausage and discard. Puree sausage meat in a food processor.
- Give the thicker parts of the chicken thigh fillet a slight bash with a meat cleaver or rolling pin. Don’t over do it, the purpose behind this it to make the fillet a little more uniformed in thickness. Just remember a couple of whacks only, you are not beating out schnitzel!
- On a sheet of non stick baking paper lay out your jamon, slightly overlapping the slices. Lay chicken on top of the jamon. Spread pureed chorizo down the length of your chicken, a third in from the edge.
- Using the baking paper roll your chicken over itself and into a tight cylinder. The baking paper is being used as an aid, make sure you don’t roll it up with your with your chicken. Discard baking paper.
- Place rolled chicken on a lined baking tray. Ensure that the “seam” of the jamon is on the bottom. Bake for around 20 minutes, or until it is just cooked through. Juices will run clear when cooked. Remove from oven and cover with some aluminium foil, leave to rest while you make the salad.
- In a large bowl place beans, chilli, shallot, chives, coriander, mint, olives and mayonnaise. Mix well to combine, then season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- To serve, slice chicken in 3 – 4cm slices and serve with white bean salad, which has been garnished with extra chives.
Oven Temperatures
All oven temperatures are fan forced.
Measurement Notes
All measurements are Australian metric standard. All measures are level, and cups are lightly packed unless specified. 1 teaspoon = 5ml / 1 tablespoon = 20mls / 1 cup = 250ml /4 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon.
Recipe Notes
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
The recipe's nutritional information is an approximation based on an online calculator. It is meant solely for reference purposes. If you're looking for precise details, be sure to double-check with your own research.
Ali @ Home & Plate
How fun for you to meet Miguel. This recipe looks delicious. I love a bit of spicy tucked inside the main meal. And this recipe does not look to difficult. What fun for you!
Sara
Its not to hard, as recipes go, and well worth the teeny bit of effort. Was a fun day 🙂
Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
How fun!! I Would love to go to something liek that, and this dish looks and sounds fab!
Sara
It really was a fun event, and the chicken rocked!
Christie
What an amazing day and gorgeous food.
Sara
It really was such a lovely spread of food.
Isabella
This looks like it was a fab event, the food looks so fresh and vibrant. Chorizo stuffed chicken sounds like my kind of dish!
Sara
Was a great event. The chicken was thumbs up all the way.
kate @veggie desserts
How lovely to meet someone you admire. And those beetroot pittas look amazing!!
Sara
I will be giving the beetroot pita a try, such a great colour.
diamondscateringservices
Wow awesome images. Thanks for sharing.
Sara
Thanks
Tania | My Kitchen Stories
So lovely to see you AND Miguel of course at the lovely lunch for Stockland malls. people are in for a treat when they attend his demos. That is indeed a lovely photo of you and Miguel, Sara .
Sara
Was awesome to see you. These demos are going to be so much fun.
Amanda@ChewTown
He makes me smile every time I meet him. Such a personality. Great recipe - I'm with John, chorizo stuffed anything is good in my books!
Sara
He is a hoot isn't he. I'm like you, he never ceases to make me smile when I catch up with him.
john | heneedsfood
Yum, I wouldn't say no to chorizo stuffed anything!
Sara
LOL a man after my own heart
Helen | Grab Your Fork
Aww such a lovely shot of you and Miguel!
Sara
Awe thanks Helen xxx