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Spanish Paella with Chicken and Shrimp

Name: Spanish Paella with Chicken and Shrimp
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Paella
Ingredients: 2 chicken thighs; 200g shrimp; 1 cup short-grain rice; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 red bell pepper; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; Olive oil; Salt and pepper

A classic Spanish paella with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and saffron-infused rice

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pan
Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper
Add chicken and cook until browned
Stir in rice and saffron
Pour in broth and bring to a boil
Simmer for 15 minutes
Add shrimp and peas
Cook until shrimp are pink
Season with salt and pepper
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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