Vida Recetas Editorial
The paella is one of the most emblematic dishes of Spanish cuisine, and this simple chicken version is perfect for those who want to enjoy its flavor without complications. Originally from Valencia, paella has become a world classic, and this easy recipe lets you prepare it at home with accessible ingredients and in less than an hour.
Ideal for a weekend family meal or to surprise your guests, this paella combines rice with juicy chicken pieces, red and green peppers, and a sofrito of garlic, tomato, and spices like thyme and saffron, which give it its characteristic color and aroma. The key is to sear the chicken well and let the rice absorb all the flavor of the broth.
You can adapt it to your taste: use meat or vegetable broth, add a pinch of turmeric to intensify the color, or even incorporate other vegetables. It is a versatile recipe that allows variations, but always maintaining the essence of a good homemade paella. Go ahead and prepare it, and enjoy a dish full of tradition and flavor.
Cook
45 min
Servings
4
Put a splash of oil in a pan or paella pan and fry the pepper cut into strips on both sides. Reserve. In that same oil, sauté the pieces of chicken (on the thighs, if they are large, I make some cuts so that it can be done well).
Chop the saffron in the mortar. Peel the garlic cloves, hit them with the knife to crush them a little so that they don't pop up when it's time to chop them. Add the thyme and parsley and chop everything up.
When the meat is well sealed on both sides, add the reserved pepper and the mashed pepper. Saute for a few moments and immediately add the crushed tomato and fry. Add the chicken stock or water and boil for about 15 minutes so that the meat is done well.
After boiling for a while, add the rice, food coloring and turmeric and cook 10 minutes on high heat and another 10 minutes on medium heat (shake the pan half way through cooking so that the rice doesn't stick). Let it rest for 5 minutes and serve.
Note: It is normally 3 parts of water to one part of rice. The reason for adding 4 is because, when you put it to boil 15 minutes before adding the rice, it will consume water.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 45 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
