Paella
Paella is a traditional Spanish rice dish made with saffron, vegetables, and a variety of proteins.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Lemon - 1, sliced
- Frozen peas - 1 cup
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Arborio rice - 2 cups
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Saffron threads - 1/2 teaspoon
- Tomato - 1, diced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Red bell pepper - 1, diced
- Onion - 1, diced
- Chorizo sausage - 8 ounces, sliced
- Chicken thighs - 4, bone-in and skin-on
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced chorizo and cook until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the diced tomato, saffron threads, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Add the Arborio rice and stir to coat it with the vegetable mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked.
- Return the chicken thighs and chorizo to the pan. Add the frozen peas and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g