Don't be intimidated by the use of rabbit, or a whole chicken in this recipe. Our goal was to give you a truly authentic version. One of the beautiful things about paella is that the ingredienst are up to you. Feel free to substitute the chicken and rabbit for pork, or lamb. Instead of meat, you could also use scallops and asparagus. This recipe is a primer to get you started exploring this magical dish. For true decadence, try serving the paella with alioli on the side.
Enjoy!

Serves 8 
 

Ingredients:

• 1 Fryer Chicken, quartered and diced
• 1 small Rabbit, quartered and diced
• 1 cup Olive Oil
• 1 lb Chorizo Espanol
• 2 cups Onions, diced
• 1 can Piquillo Peppers, quartered
• 1 cup Garlic, sliced 
• 2 cups Tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup Green Peas
• 6-8 cups Chicken Stock
• 1Tbsp Saffron threads
• 1½ cups Valencia Rice
• Salt

Method:

You will need a 14-16-inch Paella pan 
1. Preheat oven to 450F degrees 
2. Heat Olive Oil in Paella Pan over medium heat sauté Onions for 2-3 minutes, then add Garlic and sauté for additional minute. proceed to add Chorizo, and Tomatoes
3. Add Chicken and Rabbit that have been perviously seasoned with Salt and sauté for 2-3 minutes over high heat. 
4. Add Pimenton (Smoked Paprika) and sauté the Paprika in the mixture for a quick minute
5. Add the Chicken Stock and Saffron and bring to a boil 
6. When Stock begins to boil add Rice and continue to cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. 
7. At this point the Rice begins to absorb some of the liquid and you may place the Green Peas, 
Piquillo Peppers over the top of paella.
8. Continue to simmer Paella on stove top for 5 minutes over medium heat make sure Rice cooks 
evenly on the Paella Pan. 
9. Place Paella Pan in the oven for 5-8 minutes 
10. Offer a side dish of Alioli for a truly decadent experience
10. Serve and Enjoy!
 
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