Paella


Paella made with saffron-infused rice, chicken, sausage, and seafood is hearty, delicious, and a guaranteed holiday favorite.  This Spanish-style rice dish is easy to make and cooks in one pan!


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Course: Main Entree 
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

3 pounds whole chicken, cut into serving parts
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 ounces chorizo de Bilbao, sliced thickly
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
4 cups long-grain rice
1 teaspoon saffron threads
6 cups warm water
1 pound large shrimp, tendrils trimmed
1 dozen mussels, or littleneck clam, scrubbed and bearded

Equipment:

Paella pan or wide skillet

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine chicken, sweet paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Rub onto the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
2. In a paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chorizo de Bilbao and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. In the pan, add chicken pieces and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Add more olive to the pan, if needed. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until softened.
5. Add tomato sauce and cook until slightly reduced.
6. Add rice and stir quickly to fully coat with sauce.
7. Add water and bring to a boil.
8. Add chicken, chorizo de Bilbao, and saffron. Add shrimps and mussels, tucking into the rice.
9. Cover pan, lower heat and simmer, without stirring, for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is fluffy and cooked through.
10. Increase heat to high and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until a toasted rice crust (socarrat) forms at the bottom. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 451kcal
Carbohydrates: 52g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 144mg
Sodium: 542mg
Potassium: 342mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 450IU
Vitamin C: 4.8mg
Calcium: 89mg
Iron: 2.2mg

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