A traditional Spanish paella featuring a mix of seafood and chicken with aromatic saffron rice.

cut into pieces
diced
for garnish
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 300 grams of chicken thighs cut into pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add 1 bell pepper diced and 1 cup of canned diced tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin and 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, then add 1 cup of arborio rice and stir to coat the rice in the flavors.
Pour in 3 cups of water and add a pinch of saffron threads. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes without stirring.
After 10 minutes, add the cooked chicken back to the pan along with 200 grams of cooked black beans and 200 grams of chopped clams. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

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