Easy Mexican Paella Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

Mexican Paella Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

by The Recipe Lady

Traditional Mexican Paella Recipe for Cinco de Mayo. Easy to make and loved by all.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 lbs. chicken breasts, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
1 pinch saffron threads
1 bay leaf
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
2 lemons, zested
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 lb. chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tbsps. olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper.

Stir in chicken pieces to coat.

Cover, and refrigerate.

Heat 2 tbsps. olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat.

Stir in garlic, red pepper flakes, and rice.

Cook, stirring, to coat rice with oil, about 3 minutes.

Stir in saffron threads, bay leaf, parsley, chicken stock, and lemon zest.

Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium low.

Simmer 20 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

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