PAELLA VALENCIANA

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No seafood in this paella! Recipes for the iconic Spanish rice dish differ from region to region, and in Valencia, it's all about ingredients that come from the land. Our version calls for pimenton-spiced chicken legs and plenty of vegetables, from fresh broad beans and tomatoes to frozen lima beans and canned artichokes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon pimenton (Spanish smoked paprika)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (4 whole legs)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 sprig rosemary
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
6 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
1 1/4 cups Bomba or Calasparra rice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as vinho verde
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
6 ounces broad beans or green beans, trimmed and cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 can (13.5 to 15 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained, patted dry, and halved lengthwise if whole (1 cup)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, mix pimenton with 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Rub mixture all over chicken and let stand while you prepare remaining ingredients (or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days).
  • Combine broth, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small pot; crumble saffron into mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to lowest setting and cover to keep warm.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 15-inch paella pan over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook, flipping once and occasionally turning pan to ensure even cooking, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Drain fat from pan and wipe out any blackened bits.
  • Return pan to medium-high heat and swirl in remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and a large pinch of salt; cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until grains are well-toasted and begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and wine; cook until liquid has evaporated, about 30 seconds. Discard rosemary from reserved stock mixture and adjust seasoning as desired; add to pan. Bring to a boil and cook, without stirring, until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Add lima beans, broad beans, and artichoke hearts; nestle chicken into rice, skin-side up.
  • Transfer to oven and bake until liquid has evaporated and rice is cooked through (top may look underdone, check just beneath for doneness), 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand, covered with foil, 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Helix Rai
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of seafood, chicken, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahim Potter
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I thought this paella was just okay. The seafood was a bit overcooked, and the rice was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it more if I had used more vegetables.


Anne Tandaguen
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This paella was delicious! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the crispy bottom layer of rice. I would definitely make this again.


Adrian de Clerk
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This paella was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used more spices. The rice was also a bit overcooked. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Gulnaaz gulnaaz
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I love paella, and this recipe did not disappoint. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I especially liked the addition of the saffron, which gave the dish a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this


Abrars Hussain
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This was my first time making paella, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in about an hour. I used shrimp, chicken, and vegetables, and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nosipho Skeyi
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This paella was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I loved the crispy bottom layer of rice. I would make it again, but I would use less salt.


Nayla alkuwari
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I'm not a fan of paella, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The rice was flavorful and the seafood was cooked well. I would definitely make it again, but I would probably leave out the seafood.


Tammy Lee Stratton
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This paella was amazing! The flavors were incredible, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I loved the combination of seafood, chicken, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiiza Ezra
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I thought this paella was just okay. The seafood was a bit overcooked, and the rice was a bit dry. I think I would have liked it more if I had used more vegetables.


Kimberly McLendon
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This paella was delicious! The seafood was fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I loved the crispy bottom layer of rice. I would definitely make this again.


Allie Bryant
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This paella was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used more spices. The rice was also a bit overcooked. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Android Boss Imran
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I love paella, and this recipe did not disappoint. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I especially liked the addition of the saffron, which gave the dish a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this


Ezekiel Essel
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This was my first time making paella, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in about an hour. I used shrimp, chicken, and vegetables, and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cillian Bennett
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This paella was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. I loved the crispy bottom layer of rice. I would make it again, but I would use less salt.


Faizn Shah
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this paella. The chicken and vegetables were perfectly cooked, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would definitely make this again, even if I left out the seafood.


Alx Alx
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This paella was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the saffron gave it a beautiful golden color. I loved the combination of seafood, chicken, and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


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