A Taste of Spain: The Ultimate Chicken and Chorizo Paella

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

Chop one onion roughly.

Slice 75 grams of chorizo.

Heat a large frying pan with some oil over medium heat.

Fry the chorizo for about five minutes to release its oils.

Add 500 grams of chopped chicken breast and fry for a few more minutes until it gets some color.

Add 20 grams of garlic, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of turmeric; mix and fry for about 30 seconds.

Add 200 grams of uncooked paella rice and mix it to absorb the flavors from the pan.

Pour in 750 mL of chicken stock, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

After 15 minutes, add cooked King prawns, spinach, and juice from half a lemon; mix and let the spinach wilt for about five more minutes.

Garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving.

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