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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Selena Read
[email protected]Overall, this paella was a solid dish. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still tasty and enjoyable.
Usman 1234
[email protected]This paella was good, but not great. I've had better.
Jana Samir
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone who is a beginner cook. It's too easy to mess up.
Shalom Fish
[email protected]This recipe was way too complicated for me. I ended up giving up and ordering takeout.
Trifa Aziz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my paella turned out mushy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Relitile Mpitsang
[email protected]This paella was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices.
Sheraz Jutt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this paella. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.
Khululiwe Luyanda
[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 that was perfect for a special occasion.
Tsiforkor Michael
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and Spanish cuisine.
Zahid Ameer
[email protected]This was my first time making paella and it was a success! The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out beautifully. The flavors were amazing and my family loved it.
Avishka Shehan
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The paella was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roxana Palafox
[email protected]I've made this paella a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish for a party or a special occasion.
Saeeed khan
[email protected]This paella was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I love the combination of chicken and mussels. The saffron gave it a beautiful yellow color and a delicious flavor.
Mike Mbata
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mussels were plump and flavorful. The rice was cooked perfectly and had a nice crispy bottom.
Gyaltsen Lama
[email protected]This Spanish Chicken and Mussel Paella was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.