Microwave cheat’s paella

Try this shortcut version of the Spanish classic paella, with chicken and chorizo for a midweek meal. The recipe is based on a microwave with a power of 750W

Prep:15 mins
Cook:25 mins

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 611
fat 21g
saturates 7g
carbs 67g
sugars 0g
fibre 5g
protein 36g
salt 2.8g

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated
700ml chicken stock
pinch of saffron (optional)
½ tbsp sweet smoked paprika
300g paella rice
200g chicken, thinly sliced
200g chorizo, chopped
150g frozen peas
½ lemon, juiced, plus wedges to serve
small handful of parsley, roughly chopped

Method

Put the olive oil, onion, garlic and a pinch of salt in a large microwaveable dish, mix well and heat on high for 3 mins. Meanwhile, combine the chicken stock and saffron in a jug and leave to infuse for a couple of minutes.
Stir the paprika, rice, chicken and chorizo into the onions and garlic, then pour in the chicken stock and saffron before seasoning well. Cover and cook on high for 15 mins. Stir, cover and cook for a further 5 mins.
Uncover, being careful with the steam, then stir in the frozen peas and another 100ml water if it’s looking a little dry. Cook, uncovered, for 3 mins before drizzling with lemon juice and scattering over the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

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