Chicken Paella
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spain with this authentic Chicken Paella, a delightful one-pan dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
12 ingredients · serves 4 · 50 min
Basket total for this meal16.93€
Shopping list
chicken breast · 500 gChicken breast fillets3.80€
paella rice · 400 gRound rice SOS1.88€
red bell pepper · 1Red Pepper0.70€
green peas · 150 gDeep-frozen fine peas Hacendado1.50€
onion · 1Onions3.20€
garlic · 2 clovesPurple garlics1.85€
chicken stock · 1.2 LChicken stock Hacendado0.75€
sweet paprika · 1 tspSweet paprika Hacendado1.30€
saffron · a pinchSaffron threads Hacendado1.95€
From the store cupboard
You probably have these already — add any you're missing.
- olive oil · 4 tbspOlive oil Hacendado18.75€
- salt · to tasteFine salt Hacendado0.40€
- black pepper · to tasteGround black pepper Hacendado1.30€
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened and fragrant.
- 3
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and add to the pan. Cook until browned on all sides.
- 4
Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the paella rice, sweet paprika, and saffron, stirring to coat the rice in the oil and flavors.
- 6
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes without stirring.
- 7
After 20 minutes, sprinkle the green peas over the top, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Remove from heat and let the paella rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Garnish with lemon wedges and enjoy your homemade Chicken Paella!