Paella saludable en una sola sartén

Ingredientes

• 1.5 lb chicken breasts
• 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp (raw, peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 4 cups cooked short grain brown rice or Arborio rice
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 red onion (sliced)
• 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 2 1/2 cups frozen peas
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste (or minced garlic)
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• Sea salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• fresh parsley

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook rice according to the instructions given and set aside. To save time and space in the kitchen, I use a rice cooker to prepare the rice.

2. 2

   Chop raw chicken breasts into small pieces. Then, chop the shrimp into small pieces.

3. 3

   Set a (cast-iron) skillet on medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Once it has melted, add red onion and garlic paste. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook until the edges of the red onion have browned.

4. 4

   Toss in raw, chopped chicken breasts and cook until the chicken is about 75% cooked. Do not be alarmed if some parts of the chicken are still pink.

5. 5

   Toss in raw shrimp and stir with wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until the shrimp is about 75% cooked.

6. 6

   Add paprika and a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Stir.

7. 7

   Then, add cooked rice and diced tomatoes. Stir and reduce heat to medium.

8. 8

   Pour in chicken broth and then add saffron. Allow the contents to simmer and gently stir. Allow it cook for about 3 minutes. If you would like, add fresh lemon juice.

9. 9

   Lastly, add frozen peas and stir. Allow the paella to simmer for about 5 minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley