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Speedy Spanish Paella

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Keyword 20 Minute Meals, El Toro Loco, Spanish Fakeaway, Trampoline Games
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Matadors

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts diced.
  • Chorizo Ring about 100g, sliced into cubes / chunks
  • 1 Onion chopped.
  • 2 Garlic Cloves crushed.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika.
  • Pinch of Saffron strands See the 'Dad Tip' above - Turmeric works too!.
  • 250 g Paella Rice or Risotto rice.
  • 600 ml Chicken Stock.
  • Handful of Frozen Peas.
  • Lemon to squeeze over at the end.

Instructions

  • The Flavour Base: Heat a large frying pan (or shallow casserole dish). Throw in the Onion and Chorizo.
  • Watch: As the chorizo cooks, it releases beautiful red oil. We are going to cook the rest of the meal in this oil. Fry for 5 mins until the onion is soft.
  • The Protein: Add the Garlic and the Chicken. Fry for another 5 minutes until the chicken is white on the outside and coated in the red oil.
  • The Spice: Stir in the Smoked Paprika. If you are using Turmeric instead of Saffron, add that now too.
  • The Liquid: If you are using Saffron, crumble the strands into your hot Chicken Stock first so they bleed that yellow colour. Pour the stock into the pan.
  • The Rice: Pour your Rice into the pan in a "cross" shape. Don't stir.
  • The Simmer: Turn the heat down to medium-low. Let it bubble away for about 15 minutes. Do not stir it constantly like a risotto.
  • The Green: When the liquid is almost gone and the rice is nearly tender, scatter the Frozen Peas over the top. They only need 2–3 minutes to cook in the steam.
  • Serve: Squeeze a lemon over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Best eaten while nursing the friction burns on your knees from the trampoline.