no more fears paella

Paella is a classic Spanish dish that is often intimidating to make at home. It can be a bit time-consuming and there are a lot of ingredients involved. But don't worry, I'm here to help! In this blog post, I'm going to show you how to make a delicious paella that is easy to follow and won't break the bank.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 pound chorizo sausage, sliced

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1 cup medium-grain rice

• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and chorizo and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and chorizo from the pan and set aside.

2. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the rice, saffron, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir to combine.

4. Add the chicken stock and chickpeas to the pan and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.

6. Stir in the chicken, chorizo, and parsley and serve immediately.

Tips and Tricks

• If you don't have a paella pan, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.

• If you can't find saffron, you can substitute ground turmeric.

• If you don't have chicken stock, you can use water or vegetable broth.

• To make a vegetarian paella, omit the chicken and chorizo.

• You can add other vegetables to your paella, such as peas, green beans, or mushrooms.

• Garnish your paella with lemon wedges and a dollop of your favoriteioli.

Conclusion

Paella is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a large gathering. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or chorizo. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give paella a try. Your guests will be impressed!

My Personal Touch

I love paella! It's such a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. I like to make my paella with chicken, chorizo, shrimp, and vegetables. I also like to add a splash of red wine to the broth. I think the red wine adds a nice depth of flavor to the dish.

I like to serve my paella with a side of lemon wedges and a dollop of my favoriteioli. The lemon wedges help to cut through the richness of the dish, and the aioli adds a nice creamy contrast.

If you're looking for a delicious and easy meal to make for a large gathering, I highly recommend giving paella a try. It's sure to be a hit with your guests!