Fishless Paella

Yeah I know, most of you might think: if it has no seafood it is not really Paella...........well sorry to tell you that it still is and it still tastes great! If you are a non seafood person (like most people in my family) this dish is still a pretty good option for you! The chicken/chorizo combination works great and you can level the spices to taste.

I do add some shrimps sometimes and it is amazing!

You can use chicken tights/legs instead of the breasts and you can add other veggies to it if you like, the important here is the rice, saffron and the chorizo of course!

Ingredients:

• 3-4 chicken breasts 
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 chorizo sausage, thickly sliced
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• Bunch parsley leaves, chopped. Plus some for garnish
• 1 can whole tomatoes, drained (could use fresh tomatoes too)
• 4 cups short grain Spanish rice
• 6 cups chicken broth
• Generous pinch saffron threads
• 1 cup sweet peas, frozen and thawed
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

1. Heat a large flat sauté pan. Add a splash of oil and begin to brown the chicken and chorizo. Once they have browned set them aside on a plate.
2. Add the onions to the hot pan and a small splash of oil, sauté until golden.
3. Add the garlic and stir for a few moments.
4. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stir in the rice, stock, saffron, veggies, parsley and chicken. Let it cook for a few minutes and then add the chorizo.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is tender, about thirty minutes.