Chicken Paella Recipe
Traditional Spanish rice dish with chicken, seafood, and vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather and prepare all ingredients. Chop the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and tomatoes. Clean the shrimp and mussels.
Cooking
- 2
Sauté the Chicken
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and season with salt and black pepper. Sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Vegetables
In the same pan, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- 4
Add Rice and Broth
Add the Bomba rice to the pan, stirring to coat with the oil and vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, then add the saffron and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Simmer the Paella
Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is almost tender.
- 6
Add Seafood
Arrange the shrimp and mussels on top of the rice. Sprinkle the peas over the top. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open and the shrimp turn pink.
- 7
Rest and Serve
Remove from heat and let the paella rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.