Gluten-Free Chicken Paella
A vibrant and flavorful gluten-free take on traditional Paella. This version uses simple substitutions to cater for egg allergies without sacrificing the authentic taste and texture.
Ingredients
- about 680 g Chicken Thighs
- 2 cups Gluten-Free Paella Rice
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 pinch Saffron Threads
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Bell Peppers (Red & Yellow)
- 1 cup Green Beans
- about 113 g Chorizo (Spanish)
- 1 medium Lemon
- 0.5 cup Frozen Peas
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or wide skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken thighs on all sides and remove from the pan.
- 2Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the pan and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3Stir in smoked paprika and saffron threads, cook for 1 minute more.
- 4Add the paella rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices.
- 5Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6Return the chicken thighs to the pan. Arrange chorizo, green beans, and peas evenly over the rice.
- 7Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed. Do not stir during cooking.
- 8Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges.
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