Authentic Spanish Paella

Name: Authentic Spanish Paella
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 inch 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into pieces; 6.6 gal 8 oz chorizo, sliced; 8.8 tsp 1 large onion, chopped; 1.7 whole 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3.7 quarter 4 cloves garlic, minced; 7.7 inch 2 tbsp tomato paste; 5.9 lb 2 cups Spanish bomba rice; 9.2 fl oz 4 cups chicken broth; 9.4 inch 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 9.4 gal 1 tsp smoked paprika; 4.3 inch 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4.2 tsp 1 lb mussels, scrubbed; 6.4 half 1 lb clams, scrubbed; 5.9 inch Olive oil; 4 fl oz Salt and pepper to taste; 6.8 whole Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1.5 fl oz Lemon wedges (for serving)

By Kimberly Johnson

November 9, 2025

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This Paella recipe is a vibrant and flavorful Spanish rice dish loaded with seafood, chicken, and chorizo. Saffron-infused rice forms the base, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that capture the essence of Spanish cuisine. Each bite is an explosion of flavor, from the smoky chorizo to the delicate seafood, all harmonized by the aromatic saffron. Paella is not just a meal; it's an experience, perfect for sharing with friends and family on a sunny afternoon. This recipe is great for entertaining and offers a taste of Spain in every mouthful. It is a delightful and visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your guests. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking, adding more seafood or vegetables as desired. The key is to achieve a socarrat, a slightly crispy layer of rice at the bottom of the pan, which adds a unique textural element.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into pieces - 5.0 inch
8 oz chorizo, sliced - 6.6 gal
1 large onion, chopped - 8.8 tsp
1 red bell pepper, chopped - 1.7 whole
4 cloves garlic, minced - 3.7 quarter
2 tbsp tomato paste - 7.7 inch
2 cups Spanish bomba rice - 5.9 lb
4 cups chicken broth - 9.2 fl oz
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 9.4 inch
1 tsp smoked paprika - 9.4 gal

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large paella pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and chorizo, cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add rice to the pan and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. Pour in chicken broth and add saffron threads, smoked paprika, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low, return chicken and chorizo to the pan. Arrange shrimp, mussels, and clams over the rice, pushing them slightly into the mixture.

Step 5

Cover the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the seafood is opened. Do not stir during this time.

Step 6

Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy this delightful spanish recipe with friends and family.

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Authentic Spanish Paella

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cut into pieces - 5.0 inch
8 oz chorizo, sliced - 6.6 gal
1 large onion, chopped - 8.8 tsp
1 red bell pepper, chopped - 1.7 whole
4 cloves garlic, minced - 3.7 quarter
2 tbsp tomato paste - 7.7 inch
2 cups Spanish bomba rice - 5.9 lb
4 cups chicken broth - 9.2 fl oz
1/2 tsp saffron threads - 9.4 inch
1 tsp smoked paprika - 9.4 gal

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large paella pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and chorizo, cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 3

Add rice to the pan and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. Pour in chicken broth and add saffron threads, smoked paprika, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low, return chicken and chorizo to the pan. Arrange shrimp, mussels, and clams over the rice, pushing them slightly into the mixture.

Step 5

Cover the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the seafood is opened. Do not stir during this time.

Step 6

Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Step 7

Serve and enjoy this delightful spanish recipe with friends and family.

Reviews (20 Reviews)

Sarah Martinez4

Very tasty! I'm a beginner cook and found this recipe easy to follow. I especially loved the seafood and chorizo. Will be making this again!

Brittany White3

The recipe was ok. The chicken was cooked well but I would have liked more seafood. The taste was overall good. I might try another recipe next time.

Melissa Martin4

A very good paella recipe. I adjusted the amount of chorizo to my liking, and it turned out perfectly. Great for a special occasion.

Carlos Rodriguez5

Absolutely fantastic! This paella recipe is the real deal. The saffron rice was perfectly cooked, and the combination of seafood, chicken, and chorizo was divine. My family raved about it, and it transported us straight to Spain. Highly recommend!

Ashley Wilson3

Good, but not great. The rice was a little mushy, and I felt it needed a bit more seasoning. I might try adding some more salt and pepper next time.