Spanish Chorizo Paella Recipe

The southern region of Spain is filled with high-quality chorizo and chicken recipes, but here we bring to you one of the best. We are talking about the popular chorizo paella recipe, which is a variant of the classic version of the paella dish. Keep scrolling down this article to learn the step by step for this recipe, plus some valuable information about how you can store and serve it.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups (400gr) rice for paella (arroz bomba)
• 3 1/2 cups (840ml) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (120ml) white wine
• 1 chicken breast
• 2 Chorizos
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 onions
• 2 tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Saffron threads
• Paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the bell peppers into strips, the garlic...: Cut the bell peppers into strips, the garlic into slices, and the tomatoes and the onions into small squares and set them aside.
2. 2Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and...: Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and the chorizos into round slices. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3. 3In a saucepan put a splash of olive...: In a saucepan put a splash of olive oil and cook the chorizo and chicken for 7 minutes (flip them so they don't burn). Set them aside.
4. 4Using the same pan, add a little more...: Using the same pan, add a little more olive oil and fry the garlic slices on low heat. Then add the bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes moving so it doesn't burn.
5. 5Add the onions and cook for another 5...: Add the onions and cook for another 5 minutes (or until the onion is translucent), also stirring constantly.
6. 6Add salt, pepper, saffron threads, and paprika. Mix...: Add salt, pepper, saffron threads, and paprika. Mix so everything gets coated and add the wine and the tomatoes. Cook until the wine evaporates.
7. 7Add the rice and fully integrate it into...: Add the rice and fully integrate it into the sauce.
8. 8Add chicken broth, and mix well. Add more...: Add chicken broth, and mix well. Add more seasoning if necessary.
9. 9Put back the chicken pieces and chorizo. Bring...: Put back the chicken pieces and chorizo. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat. Cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
10. 10When the rice is cooked, turn off the...: When the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and cover the paella with a kitchen towel or with a lid. Let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.