Paella Mixta Recipe

Name: Paella Mixta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 chicken drummies; 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic, plus 1 teaspoon; 2 cups short-grain Calaspara rice; 2 pinches saffron; 2 1/2 cups clam juice; 2 1/3 cups chicken stock; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup green peas; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup diced red tomato; 1/2 cucumber diced; 8 littleneck clams; 8 black mussels; 8 large shrimp, peeled; 12 small scallops; 1 link dry chorizo, sliced

Servings: persons

8 chicken drummies
1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic, plus 1 teaspoon
2 cups short-grain Calaspara rice
2 pinches saffron
2 1/2 cups clam juice
2 1/3 cups chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup green peas
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup diced red tomato
1/2 cucumber diced
8 littleneck clams
8 black mussels
8 large shrimp, peeled
12 small scallops
1 link dry chorizo, sliced

1
Make the paella on the stovetop in a large skillet or paella pan without a lid.
2
In the pan, cook the chicken in 1/4 cup of olive oil until cooked through.
3
Remove from pan and set aside.
4
In the same pan using the chicken fat and 1/4 cup of olive oil, saute 1/2 onion until soft.
5
Add 1 tablespoon garlic.
6
Add the rice and stir until each grain is coated with oil.
7
Add the saffron.
8
Combine the clam juice with chicken stock in separate container to make cooking liquid.
9
Add 3 cups of the cooking liquid to the rice and bring to a simmer.
10
Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
11
Add salt and pepper.
12
Then add bell pepper and peas.
13
Stir.
14
Saute the other 1/2 of the onion until tender.
15
Add 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1 cup of diced tomatoes and 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
16
Simmer for about 7 minutes.
17
Add the diced cucumber and stir.
18
Remove from the heat, puree in food processor.
19
This will give you the paella sauce.
20
Saute clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and 1 teaspoon of garlic in separate pan with 2 tablespoons of oil for approximately 7 minutes (until the shrimp looks pink), add 1/2 paella sauce.
21
Add the rice to seafood mixture and stir.
22
Add sliced chorizo, the cooked chicken drummies and arrange clams on top.
23
Add more liquid, if needed.
24
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
25
The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

1443

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

164

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 chicken drummies, 1/2 cup and 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, diced, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, plus 1 teaspoon, and more.

Yes, Paella Mixta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Paella Mixta

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