Chicken and mushroom paella
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. There are many variations of this Spanish dish. This recipe for chicken and mushroom paella uses quite traditional ingredients that are usually readily available, so it's definitely worth making this paella at home. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the chicken fillet, pat it dry slightly, and cut into thin strips or small cubes.
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Step 2
2. Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan or sauté pan and add the fillet. Sear briefly until a crust forms, then transfer to a plate. For the recipe of chicken and mushroom paella, you can also use chicken wings, drumsticks, or thighs.
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Step 3
3. Cut the sweet pepper into small cubes after peeling and thoroughly washing it. Fry in a pan for a couple of minutes until soft, then set aside.
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Step 4
4. Slightly fry the peeled carrots, cut into small pieces.
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Step 5
5. Wash and slice the mushrooms. Sauté the mushrooms in a small amount of olive oil for about 5 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Then add the chicken to the pan and fry for a few more minutes.
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Step 7
7. Peel the garlic and chop finely (can be pressed through a garlic press).
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Step 8
8. Combine the tomato paste and spices and mix well.
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Step 9
9. Return the sautéed vegetables, add garlic and rice. Pour in water and the prepared spice mixture.
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Step 10
10. Cover with a lid and finish cooking in the oven or on the stove. Once the chicken and mushroom paella is ready, garnish with fresh herbs and serve.