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Chicken and Chorizo Paella

A vibrant and flavorful Spanish classic combining tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and saffron-infused rice.

4 servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min
Spanish

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
  • 2 onions (cut into chunks) – small
  • 1 clove of garlic – crushed
  • 140g of chorizo – sliced
  • 1 tsp of turmeric
  • 1 pinch of saffron
  • 1 tsp of paprika
  • 300g of paella rice
  • 850ml of chicken stock
  • 100g of frozen peas
  • fresh parsley – to serve (optional)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • plate

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over a high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and brown them all over without cooking completely, then transfer them to a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, add the onions, and cook them slowly for .
  4. Add the garlic and cook it for .
  5. Add the chorizo and cook it until it releases its oils.
  6. Stir in turmeric, saffron, and paprika.
  7. Add the paella rice, stirring to coat it in the oil and spices for .
  8. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  9. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for .
  10. Add the frozen peas and cook them for a further .
  11. Season well and sprinkle with fresh parsley if using.