Partly Paella

• 2 Spanish chorizo sausages, sliced
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 each crimini and bella brown mushrooms, cubed
• ¼ c. + ½ c. dry sherry
• 1 c. chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes, drained
• 14.5 oz can chicken broth
• 1 ¼ c. quick-cooking couscous (i.e. Near East)
• 1 c. frozen peas, thawed
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1/3 c. almond slices

Combine paprika, salt and pepper; rub into chicken pieces and cut into 2” chunks.  Combine ½ c. dry sherry and chicken broth in glass measuring cup.  In a large sauteuse pan, cook the chorizo slices; remove from pan.  Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to heat.  Add chicken pieces and cook through; remove from pan.  Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and stir-fry mushrooms; remove from pan.  Deglaze pan with ¼ c. sherry.  Add onions; cook for 2 minutes before adding red pepper.  Stir and cook until softened before adding garlic.  Stir in tomatoes.  Microwave sherry/broth mixture 2 minutes at full power.  Meanwhile, add peas and return meats + mushrooms to pan; mix in to heat.  Pour couscous over mixture; add hot broth.  Stir to combine well.  Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.  Fluff with a serving fork, garnish with parsley and almonds before serving.

Serve with Cooper-Garrod Cabernet Franc