How to Make Easy Spanish Paella | Get Cookin' | Allrecipes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Scallops are a lean protein alternative, while frozen shrimp can be more economical.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage can be cheaper.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

Marinate chicken with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano, then refrigerate.

Heat olive oil in a large pan and add garlic and crushed red pepper to flavor the oil.

Add marinated chicken and chorizo to the pan, searing until the chicken is browned but not cooked through.

Add chopped bell pepper and onion, cooking until softened and translucent.

Stir in short grain rice, ensuring each grain is coated with the flavorful fat, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until starting to become translucent.

Add saffron and a bay leaf, then pour in broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook on low for about 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

Add shrimp, nestling them into the rice, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.

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