Crispy Chorizo & Avocado Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 8 ounceschorizo sausage (Mexican-style, fresh or cured)
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1½ cupslong-grain white rice
- 3 cupschicken broth
- ¾ teaspooncumin
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 ripeavocado
- 1lime
- ½ cupfresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
Prep
- 01
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
- 02
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 03
Peel and remove the casings from the chorizo sausage if needed, or leave whole to break up during cooking.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it apart as it browns, 5–7 minutes until crispy and rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
- 02
In the same pan, add the diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
- 03
Stir in the rice, coating it in the chorizo oil and onion mixture, 2 minutes. Add 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; stir well.
- 04
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the cooked chorizo to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 05
Remove from heat. Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pit, scoop into chunks, and squeeze lime juice over them. Fold the avocado gently into the hot rice (or arrange on top to keep texture intact). Scatter cilantro over the skillet.
- 06
Serve immediately in bowls, with lime wedges on the side.
Spice Tips
For deeper warmth, increase cumin to 1 teaspoon or add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper with the spices. A pinch of fresh jalapeño minced into the rice adds bright heat. Finish with hot sauce if you like extra kick.
Avocado is added at the end to keep it creamy; if you prefer it folded throughout, add it to the warm rice right away. Leftovers are best eaten fresh; store any extras in an airtight container for up to 1 day, though the avocado will darken.