Paella Recipe
Traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood and chicken.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Grains
Vegetables
Liquids
Spices and Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the onion, red bell pepper, and tomato. Mince the garlic. Rinse the mussels and shrimp, and pat dry the chicken thighs.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Let them marinate for 15 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Add Rice and Liquids
Stir in the bomba rice, coating it well with the oil and juices. Pour in the chicken broth and white wine. Add saffron threads, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes without stirring.
- 7
Add Seafood and Peas
After 15 minutes, add the shrimp, mussels, and green peas on top of the rice. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- 8