{"id":"e1e1d6cc-f5c4-448b-9c2c-6c28759dc671","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/e1e1d6cc-f5c4-448b-9c2c-6c28759dc671","source_url":"https://fedandfit.com/chicken-paella-recipe/","title":"Easy Chicken and Chorizo Paella Recipe","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT60M","total_time":"PT70M","image_url":"https://fedandfit.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/230125_30-min-chicken-paella-25.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound chorizo, (links, sliced diagonally into 1-inch slices)","item":"chorizo,","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"links, sliced diagonally into 1-inch slices"},{"text":"1¼-1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs","item":"boneless, skinless chicken thighs","quantity":1.25,"quantity_max":1.5,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 cup arborio rice","item":"arborio rice","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth","item":"plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1, 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes","item":", 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"2 cloves garlic, (minced)","item":"garlic,","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"½ yellow onion, (diced)","item":"yellow onion,","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"Pinch saffron threads","item":"saffron threads","unit":"pinch"},{"text":"Juice and zest of 1 lemon","item":"Juice and zest of 1 lemon"},{"text":"1 cup frozen peas","item":"frozen peas","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ teaspoon sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon pepper","item":"pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Flat leaf parsley, (finely chopped, for garnish)","item":"Flat leaf parsley,","preparation":"finely chopped, for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat a paella pan or large skillet or medium high heat. *Note: if you're using a paella pan, it does not take long for it to reach temperature."},{"number":2,"text":"Brown the chorizo, about 5 minutes per side, then remove from the pan. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the onion and garlic to the pan and saute for 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the rice and stir to toast for 2 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the broth, salt, pepper, saffron, and tomatoes to the pan. Stir to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the broth is absorbed."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the lemon juice, peas, and lemon zest to the pan and stir to combine."},{"number":6,"text":"Slice the chicken into strips, then add the chicken and chorizo back into the pan, nestling the meat into the rice mixture."},{"number":7,"text":"Heat over low heat for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meat and peas are warmed throughout."},{"number":8,"text":"Stir in a handful of fresh chopped parsley, serve, and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:05:29.798644+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:05:29.798644+00:00"}