Chicken and vegetable paella
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. The surprisingly simple recipe for chicken and vegetable paella is easy even for a beginner cook. You can use your favorite ingredients, combining them differently each time with spices and dried herbs. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the vegetables. Peel the onion and slice it into half-rings. Remove stems and seeds from the sweet pepper, then cut it into small cubes. Cut the garlic in half. Wash the fresh herbs, dry them, and chop finely as well.
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Step 2
2. Place the onion in a pan with a small amount of olive oil and sauté lightly.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, you can prepare the chicken and other meat ingredients. They should be thoroughly washed and cut into small pieces. For the recipe of paella with chicken and vegetables, it's also better to include a little of your favorite seafood.
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Step 4
4. Add the seafood and meat ingredients to the fried onions. Sauté briefly, adding bay leaf, spices to taste, and a little greenery.
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Step 5
5. Then add the remaining vegetables. Mix well and fry for a couple more minutes.
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Step 6
6. Add the rice to the skillet. Paella with chicken and vegetables can be prepared at home using water or previously prepared vegetable broth, which should be poured in immediately after adding the rice.
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Step 7
7. Gently mix everything. Add a little more salt and spices to taste.
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Step 8
8. Paella can be finished not only on the stovetop, but also in the oven. Place it in the oven for 30-45 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the liquid has been completely absorbed into the rice.