Baked Spanish Paella
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Baked Spanish Paella

Baked Spanish Paella is a classic Spanish dish that combines the flavors of chorizo sausage, chicken, and smoked paprika with the tender texture of cooked rice.

🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Spanish gluten-free dairy-free

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AI Confidence Level:
71% "This should work... probably!"
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Total Time 60 minutes
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Difficulty Hard
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Servings 6
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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

🔧 Equipment

Required:

  • 10-inch paella pan or skillet
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Total Time: 60 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 10-inch paella pan or skillet with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

    ⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F
    AI Wisdom: If using a paella pan, make sure to heat it over low heat for 5 minutes before adding the ingredients.
  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the paella pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.

    ⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F
    AI Wisdom: Visual cue: the chorizo should be browned and crispy
  3. 3

    Add the chicken to the paella pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.

    ⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F
    AI Wisdom: Visual cue: the chicken should be browned and cooked through
  4. 4

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the paella pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

    ⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F
    AI Wisdom: Visual cue: the onion should be translucent and the garlic should be fragrant
  5. 5

    Add the smoked paprika, saigon cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the paella pan and stir to combine.

    ⏱️ 1 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F
    AI Wisdom: Visual cue: the spices should be evenly distributed
  6. 6

    Add the cooked rice, warmed chicken broth, and chopped parsley to the paella pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    ⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 375°F
    AI Wisdom: Visual cue: the rice should be heated through and the liquid should be simmering
  7. 7

    Transfer the paella pan to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the top is golden brown.

    ⏱️ 20 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F
    AI Wisdom: Visual cue: the rice should be cooked and the top should be golden brown
  8. 8

    Remove the paella pan from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

    ⏱️ 5 min (ish)
    AI Wisdom: Visual cue: the paella should be slightly puffed and the rice should be tender
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