SPANISH CHICKEN AND MUSSEL PAELLA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the sofrito: In a skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion and pepper, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, thyme, basil, cumin seed, bay leaf and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook the mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, or until almost all the liquid has evaporated. Set aside.
- Pat dry the chicken and season it with salt and pepper. In a large deep ovenproof skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot. Add the chicken to the skillet, cook it for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, or until it is browned and transfer it to a plate. Add the sausage or ham to the skillet, cook it, tossing, until it is browned lightly, and transfer with a slotted spoon to the plate.
- To assemble the paella: Preheat the oven 400 degrees. In a saucepan bring the broth to a simmer over modertaely high heat, add the saffron or tumeric and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes. In a 14-inch paella pan or a large deep ovenproof skillet, arrange the rice, chicken, sausage or ham and sofrito. Add the prepared broth, bring the liquid to a simmer over high heat, stirring, and immediately remove the pan from the heat. Arrange the shellfish in the pan and bake the paella on the floor of the oven for 25 minutes. (Do not stir the paella during cooking. If the mixture becomes dry, add the additional broth.) Add the peas and bake the paella for 10 minutes more, or until the liquid is absorbed and the mussels have opened. Let the paella stand, covered with a dish towel, for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the paella in its dish garnished with the cilantro and lemon wedges.
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Alina & Lavista
[email protected]This paella was a great way to use up some leftover chicken and mussels. It was easy to make and very flavorful.
Priscilla Fiagah
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this paella with tofu instead of chicken. It turned out great!
Rideshare Rookie
[email protected]This paella was delicious! I especially loved the crispy bits of rice at the bottom of the pan.
Shane Lampe
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my paella turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the rice.
Edga
[email protected]This paella was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Har Lota
[email protected]I've tried a lot of paella recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible, and the dish is always a hit with my guests.
Ian Mwiza
[email protected]I love this paella recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out great. I highly recommend it.
Hena Begum
[email protected]This paella was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.
Fahad Junejo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this paella. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Matumika Balaka
[email protected]This paella was incredible! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
Cheaub Yahia
[email protected]I thought this paella was just okay. The chicken and mussels were a bit overcooked, and the rice was a bit mushy.
Ghazanfar Aftab
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The chicken and mussels were cooked perfectly, and the rice was flavorful.
Matha Agustino
[email protected]This paella was so easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. The flavors were amazing, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
_Kimit _
[email protected]I've made this paella several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and mussels, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ruth mututa katongo
[email protected]This paella was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, the mussels were plump and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The combination of flavors was amazing, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be makin