Paella

SNo.	Ingredients	Quantity
1	Olive oil	6 tbsp
2	Paprika	1 tbsp
3	Dried oregano	1tbsp
4	Salt & black pepper	To taste
5	Chicken breast	2 pound
6	Garlic	3 cloves
7	Red pepper flakes	1 tbsp
8	Short-grain rice	2 cups
9	Saffron threads	1 pinch
10	Bay leaf	1
11	Chicken stock	1quart
12	Lemon zest	2 nos.
13	Onion	1
14	Red bell pepper	1
15	Sausage	1 pound
16	Shrimps	1 pound

                                                                                                    

        Method

1.     In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, paprika, oregano, and salt and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover, and refrigerate.

2.     Heat 2 tablespoons 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.

3.     Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Stir in marinated chicken and onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook, turning the shrimp, until both sides are pink.

4. Spread rice mixture onto a serving tray. Top with meat and seafood and mixture.