

300g Pinto Beans

1 chopped Onion

1 tablespoon Paprika

Sprigs of fresh Thyme

Pinch Bay Leaves

Bunch Parsley

4 Chicken Thighs

250g Jersey Royal Potatoes

250g Chorizo

100g Spinach
1- step 1 Soak the beans for at least 4 hrs or overnight in a large bowl with plenty of water to cover.
2- Next day, rinse and drain, then put in a large heavy based pan with the onion, paprika, herb bundle and chicken.
3- Pour over enough water or stock to cover, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 mins.
4- step 2 Remove the chicken to a plate, then add the potatoes and chorizo to the pan.
5- Continue cooking for 30 mins until the beans and potatoes are tender.
6- step 3 Discard the skin and bones from the chicken and tear into large chunks.
7- Return the chicken to the pan with the spinach and simmer for 5 mins.