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Chicken Paella
Chicken Paella with green beans, peas and paprika, it's a one-pot wonder! Paella is a classic Spanish rice dish made from rice, saffron, chicken, vegetables and beans. While it might look difficult to make, paella is simple to make at home in your own kitchen. If you love trying new recipes, you'll love cooking this deliciously aromatic rice dish that'll sure to make everybody's mouths water.
Looking for a plant-based version of paella Simply swap out the chicken and chorizo for tofu or your favourite plant based alternative.
INGREDIENTS
Chicken Paella with Green Beans, Peas and Paprika
- 500g chicken pieces (thigh & drumsticks)
- 250g chorizo sausage
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 300g paella or arborio rice
- 850ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 150g peas
- 150g green beans
- 1 lemon to serve
- 3-4 sprigs rosemary
TIME
30-45 Minutes
SERVES
4
DIFFICULTY
METHOD
Over high heat, add olive oil in a paella pan or deep frying pan.
1Add chicken pieces, and brown all over. Once browned, transfer to a plate.
2Reduce the heat to low, add finely sliced onion and cook slowly until softened. Add crushed garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3Add sliced chorizo and fry until it releases its oils, then stir in paprika and rice. Stir to coat the rice in the oils and spices for about 2 mins, then pour in the stock.
4Bring to the boil, return the chicken to the pan and simmer for about 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
5Add the peas and beans to the pan and simmer for a further 5 mins until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
6Season well, sprinkle with rosemary and serve with the lemon, cut into wedges.
7Dinner
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