Chicken Chorizo And Prawn Paella
Chicken Chorizo And Prawn Paella
Ingredients
For this delicious Chicken Chorizo and Prawn Paella, you’ll need a few key ingredients, including:
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of saffron threads
- 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup of chorizo sausage, diced
- 1/2 cup of frozen peas
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
You’ll also need a large skillet or paella pan to make this dish.
Instructions
To make this Chicken Chorizo and Prawn Paella, start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes or until the onion is softened and lightly browned.
Next, add the chicken broth, smoked paprika, oregano and saffron. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Add the rice and chorizo and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
Once the rice is cooked, add the peas, shrimp, and parsley and cook for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
This Chicken Chorizo and Prawn Paella is a great source of protein, thanks to the shrimp and chorizo. It also contains a good amount of iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Each serving contains approximately 300 calories and 7 grams of fat.
It’s a great meal to serve for dinner or lunch. It’s also a great dish to bring to a potluck or party. Enjoy!