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Brown Rice, Chicken, and Chorizo Paella

Brown Rice, Chicken, and Chorizo Paella

My husband is from Spain, so I started looking into paella recipes. It took me four times to get this brown rice paella right. Now it’s his favorite dish, and he expects me to make it every week. I’ve tweaked this recipe to our tastes, as we like red peppers, capers, and black olives. The vinegar is a Spanish thing, so I always add it. You can leave a little broth in the paella or cook until the broth is fully absorbed — it’s simply a matter of preference.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon saffron
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
  • 4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
  • ½ pound Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley (Optional)
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups short-grain brown rice
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Combine salt, paprika, red pepper, turmeric, and saffron in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a paella pan or large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and chorizo and cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer meat to a platter. Add onion, bell pepper, parsley, and garlic to the pot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add rice, tomato, and roasted red peppers; cook until rice begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Add spice mixture and broth, then return chicken and chorizo to the pot, burying them in the paella.

Step 3
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring every 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, for 50 to 55 minutes. Stir in thawed peas and carrots, olives, capers, and apple cider vinegar; cook until everything is heated through, 3 to 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

465
Calories
22g
Fat
43g
Carbs
22g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol63mg 21%
Sodium1631mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate43g 16%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars3g
Protein22g
Vitamin C38mg 189%
Calcium46mg 4%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium433mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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