There are many variations of this basic best paella recipe chicken and chorizo recipe any seasonal vegetable can be added, as can mussels or clams. serve straight from than pan.
preparation time 3 minutes
cooking time 25-27minutes
best paella recipe chicken and chorizo
serves 4
4 chicken legs ( thighs and
drumsticks)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 ounces chorizo sausage or smoked
ham
generous 1 cup long-grain rice
21/2cups chicken stock
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and
chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and
sliced
1 cup frozen peas
salt and ground black pepper
best chicken chorizo paella recipe
1. preheat the oven to 350°F cut the
chicken legs in half heat the oil in an a12-inch paella pan or large flameproof
casserole and brown the chicken pieces on both sides. add the onion and garlic
and stir in the turmeric. cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
2. slice the sausage or dice the ham
and add to the pan with the rice and stock. bring to a boil and season to taste,
then lower the heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and add the
chopped tomatoes, sliced pepper, and frozen peas. Return to the heat and
cook, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes more, or until the chicken is tender
and fully cooked and the rice has absorbed the stock.
