# Chicken and Chorizo Paella

Recipe by [Oleksandr Bondar](https://fridge.menu/en/u/oleksandrbondar)

A one-pan chicken and chorizo paella with saffron rice, baked in the oven until tender.

Servings: 4 · Cook 45 min · Other

![AI photo: Chicken and Chorizo Paella](https://image.fridge.menu/adaptations/6rmovw2o/f47c709de903688bcb443cdc451a1c4191f1eb2ebdf2cbe763b642b027fa37cf.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 75 g [Chorizo](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sausage) — cut into small cubes
- 1 pcs Whole chicken — whole, cut into small pieces
- 350 g [Risotto rice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/risotto-rice)
- 1 pinch [Saffron](https://fridge.menu/en/i/saffron) — crushed
- 1 tsp [Paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/paprika) — sweet
- 200 ml [White wine](https://fridge.menu/en/i/white-wine)
- 700 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- 2 pcs [Celery](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery) — stalks, coarsely grated
- 1 pcs [Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bell-pepper) — cut into small cubes
- 400 g [Chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes) — canned, chopped
- 50 g [Tomato paste](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 50 g [Peas](https://fridge.menu/en/i/peas)
- 1 bunch [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — finely chopped
- 1 pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — unwaxed, zest finely grated
- 2 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground

## Steps

1. Fry the onion and chorizo in a large ovenproof pan with olive oil until the onion is soft.
2. Add the chicken to the pan, skin-side down, and fry well until the skin is a good colour and crisp.
3. Add more olive oil if needed.
4. Remove the chicken pieces and set them aside on a plate.
5. Add the rice, saffron, paprika and wine to the pan and stir well for a few minutes.
6. Add the stock, garlic, celery, pepper, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and peas, and stir well.
7. Lay the chicken pieces on top of the dish.
8. Cover with a lid and place in a preheated fan oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
9. Check if the rice is cooked; if not, leave it for another 5 minutes until the rice is perfect.
10. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and finely grated lemon zest before serving.

Published 2026-10-07

https://fridge.menu/en/r/paella-with-chicken-and-chorizo-6rmovw2o

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