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paella
spanish rice
chorizo
seafood
saffron
15 June 2025

Paella

JojoM

Paella Image

A vibrant Spanish paella made with chicken, spicy chorizo, prawns, and saffron-infused rice.

Paella

JojoM

A vibrant Spanish paella made with chicken, spicy chorizo, prawns, and saffron-infused rice.

Paella image
paella
spanish rice
chorizo
seafood
saffron
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4

Chef's Tips

  • You can replace the purée of piquillo peppers with crushed tomatoes or tomato paste.

  • Add fresh or frozen peas during the rice cooking phase.

  • For added flavor, slow-cook the paella longer and let a crust form at the bottom.

  • Add cooked langoustines on top at the end for an impressive finish.

Tools Used

Knife

Cutting Board

Ladle

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Ingredients

USMetric

Main Ingredients

Instructions

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into small cubes and chorizo into 3mm slices or cubes. Refrigerate.

  2. 2

    Peel and mince garlic. Peel and dice red bell pepper. Deseed and mince jalapeño.

Cooking the Base

  1. 1

    In a hot pan, sauté prawns in olive oil for 1 minute per side. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same pan, cook garlic, red pepper, and jalapeño in olive oil for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add chicken cubes and cook for 2–3 minutes until browned.

  4. 4

    Stir in piquillo pepper purée, then add rice and stir to coat.

Simmering the Paella

  1. 1

    Season with salt, add broth to cover, and bring to a boil for 2–3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat and add more broth to keep rice just submerged. Add saffron.

  3. 3

    Simmer gently without stirring for 12 minutes to allow crust to form.

Finishing

  1. 1

    Arrange prawns on top and cook uncovered for 7 more minutes.

  2. 2

    Optionally, ladle extra broth on top without stirring.

  3. 3

    Add chorizo slices and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 portion

Calories 620
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g28%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 125mg42%
Sodium 920mg40%
Total Carbohydrates 70g25%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Sugars 4g
Protein 34g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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