Mountain-Style Paella

Mountain-Style Paella
Mountain-Style Paella
About two centuries ago, field workers near Valencia began sharing a luncheon dish made of rice, vegetables, snails and eels cooked in a flat, oval, two-handled metal pan known as a paellera. And so paella was born. Rice dishes made in such a pan, whatever the ingredients, are called paella or just arroz con ("rice with"), followed by a description of the contents. The traditional components of this particular version are snails, rabbit and rosemary, which are found in the Valencian mountains. This equally delectable rendition omits the snails and substitutes chicken for rabbit. This recipe can be made in a paella pan, a flameproof earthenware casserole or a large skillet.
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Mediterranean Spanish/Portuguese Chicken Pork Poultry Rice Tomato Vegetable Sausage Saffron Bon Appétit
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • lemon wedges
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • Carbohydrate 58 g(19%)
  • Cholesterol 161 mg(54%)
  • Fat 53 g(82%)
  • Fiber 6 g(25%)
  • Protein 51 g(102%)
  • Saturated Fat 14 g(70%)
  • Sodium 1375 mg(57%)
  • Calories 909

Preparation Cut 1 bell pepper lengthwise into thin strips. Chop second pepper; reserve. Heat oil in heavy 14-inch skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper strips; sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, transfer pepper strips to bowl; reserve. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add sausage to skillet; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate with chicken. Pour off all but 6 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add mushrooms to skillet; sauté over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic and chopped bell pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 35 minutes. Add green beans and next 7 ingredients to skillet. Stir in rice, chicken, sausage and 6 cups hot broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked, adding more broth if mixture seems dry, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with pepper strips. Garnish with lemon.

Preparation Cut 1 bell pepper lengthwise into thin strips. Chop second pepper; reserve. Heat oil in heavy 14-inch skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper strips; sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, transfer pepper strips to bowl; reserve. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook until brown on all sides, about 12 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add sausage to skillet; sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate with chicken. Pour off all but 6 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add mushrooms to skillet; sauté over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic and chopped bell pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 35 minutes. Add green beans and next 7 ingredients to skillet. Stir in rice, chicken, sausage and 6 cups hot broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until chicken is cooked, adding more broth if mixture seems dry, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with pepper strips. Garnish with lemon.