Description
A taste of Spain’s best flavors with this authentic paella recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound Spanish chorizo, sliced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups bomba rice
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and chorizo and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and chorizo from pan and set aside.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and paprika and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in saffron and diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken and chorizo to the pan. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp and mussels on top of the rice. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and mussels have opened.
- Stir in peas and parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, use bomba rice, a short-grain Spanish rice that absorbs liquid well.
- If you don’t have a paella pan, a large, shallow skillet will work.
- Adjust the amount of saffron to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: paella, spanish recipe, authentic paella, chicken paella, seafood paella, rice dish, traditional spanish food