Paella with Chicken & Shrimp
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into bit size pieces and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes minimum or overnight in the fridge.
  2. Clean the shrimp and set aside in a bowl. Prepare the rest of your ingredients and place them beside your cook top. Warm the broth in a pot on low and sprinkle saffron on top to infuse.
  3. Now for the main cooking – Heat a large, deep frying pan over medium heat and add one tablespoon sunflower oil. Sauté chicken till nearly done (about 2 minutes). Set aside on a plate. In the same pan, add onions and garlic and sauté will soft, about 3-4 minutes (add more oil if needed). Add rice and coat with all ingredients and cook about 3 minutes, constantly stirring. Make sure everything is well coated, add a bit more oil if needed. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add warm broth (a cup at a time) and cook for 10-15 minutes, uncovered and stirring constantly on simmer. At this point, rice should be just about done.
  4. Place the chicken and the raw shrimp in the rice mixture. Stir to incorporate. Cover and cook on low for about 5 minutes, then add raw peas. Check to make sure all the broth has been absorbed. Let rest for 5 minutes, partially uncovered. Taste and adjust seasoning. Plate and sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.