Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Name: Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 8 oz chorizo; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 whole onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 whole red bell pepper; 14 oz tomatoes; 2 cups short-grain rice; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1 cup green peas; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

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Daniel Kim

Time

65 minutes

Servings

Calories

696

A vibrant and hearty Spanish paella packed with flavors from chicken, chorizo, and saffron-infused rice, perfect for a weekend gathering.

696

cal

32.9g

protein

61.6g

carbs

34.7g

fat

Ingredients (13)

Directions

Step 1
In a large paella pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and chorizo, cooking until browned.
Step 2
Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until soft.
Step 3
Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add rice, followed by chicken broth and saffron, bringing to a simmer.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes without stirring.
Step 6
Add green peas, fluff with a fork, and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

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Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
chorizo	8 oz	108	6g	0g	9g
olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
onion	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
red bell pepper	1 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
tomatoes	14 oz	12	1g	3g	0g
short-grain rice	2 cups	241	5g	51g	2g
chicken broth	4 cups	9	1g	1g	0g
saffron threads	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g
green peas	1 cup	20	1g	3g	0g
salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken thighs	1.5 lbs	248	18g	0g	19g
chorizo	8 oz	108	6g	0g	9g
olive oil	2 tbsp	41	0g	0g	5g
onion	1 whole	7	0g	2g	0g
garlic	4 cloves	3	0g	1g	0g
red bell pepper	1 whole	5	0g	1g	0g
tomatoes	14 oz	12	1g	3g	0g
short-grain rice	2 cups	241	5g	51g	2g
chicken broth	4 cups	9	1g	1g	0g
saffron threads	1 pinch	0	0g	0g	0g
green peas	1 cup	20	1g	3g	0g
salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g