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Chicken and Prawn Paella

A delightful single-serving version of the classic Spanish dish, Chicken and Prawn Paella, with a UK twist.

Total time
55min
20 prep, 35 cook
Per serving
775kcal
48 g protein
Difficulty
Moderate
Ingredients
£5.73
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • High Protein
Chicken and Prawn Paella

Nutrition per serving

This Chicken and Prawn Paella recipe contains 775 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 48g of protein, 90g of carbohydrates, and 26g of fat, making it high in protein.

775kcal
Protein48g24% of calories
Carbs90g46% of calories
Fat26g30% of calories
Fibre
10.6g
Sugar
16.6g
Saturated fat
5.4g
Salt
4.9g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan (or paella pan) over medium heat.
  2. Dice the chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces and add to the pan, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Dice the red bell pepper and tomato.
  4. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the diced red bell pepper and tomato to the pan, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in the paella rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the rice to toast lightly.
  7. Pour in the chicken stock and add the paprika, saffron threads (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  8. Return the chicken pieces to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
  9. Add the prawns and frozen peas to the rice mixture. Stir to combine evenly. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the prawns are cooked through.
  10. Once the paella is cooked, remove from heat and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
  11. Serve the paella on a plate with a lemon wedge on the side to squeeze over before eating.

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Chicken and Prawn Paella: questions

How long does it take to make Chicken and Prawn Paella?
This recipe takes 55 minutes in total - 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.
Is Chicken and Prawn Paella suitable for meal prep?
Chicken and Prawn Paella is a moderate-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 48g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Chicken and Prawn Paella?
The key ingredients are Chicken Thigh - Boneless, skinless, King Prawn, Olive Oil. This recipe is part of our Spanish cuisine collection.
Is Chicken and Prawn Paella healthy?
This recipe contains 775 calories per serving with 48g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, high protein diets.
What diets is Chicken and Prawn Paella suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 48g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk