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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Gather all ingredients and chop the vegetables as specified. Rinse the Bomba rice under cold water and drain.
Cooking
- 2
Cook Chicken and Chorizo
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In the same pan, add the diced onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
- 4
Add Chorizo and Spices
Add the sliced chorizo to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, paprika, saffron, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Incorporate Rice
Add the rinsed Bomba rice to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.
- 6
Add Stock
Pour in the fish stock and bring to a simmer. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, placing it on top of the rice.
- 7
Cook Paella
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let cook for about 15 minutes without stirring. After 15 minutes, add the shrimp and mussels evenly over the top and cover again. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked and the rice has absorbed the liquid.
- 8
