Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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½ (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
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½ (2 pound) rabbit, cleaned and cut into pieces
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1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled
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1 medium tomato, finely chopped
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1 (15.5 ounce) can butter beans
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½ (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
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½ (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
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1 teaspoon mild paprika, or to taste
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6 cups water, or as needed
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salt to taste
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1 pinch saffron threads, or to taste
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1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
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1 pinch dried rosemary, or to taste
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3 cups short-grain white rice, or as needed
Directions
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Heat a paella pan over medium-high heat, and coat with olive oil. Add chicken, rabbit, and garlic; cook and stir until nicely browned. Move the browned meat to the sides of the pan, and add tomato, butter beans, peas, and green beans. Season with paprika, and mix well.
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Fill the paella pan almost to the top with water, measuring the water as you add it so you can determine the amount of rice to add later. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1 hour to make a nice broth.
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Season with a generous amount of salt, just enough saffron for a yellow color, thyme, and rosemary. Stir in half as much rice as the amount of water added to the pan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Cook’s Note
Rabbit can be very hard to find, so you can use a whole chicken instead. It also may be easier to use boneless chicken, but then you don't get any fun extras like hearts and livers. If you do use the hearts and livers, don't put them in until later, as they cook very fast. They will, however, add a nice flavor to the rest of the dish.
The seasonings are intended to be added to taste to account for personal preferences. Add just enough saffron to make a nice yellow color. Season with thyme and rosemary if desired. The goal is to make a rich-tasting broth that will soak into the rice to make it delicious.
Since paella pans come in different sizes, water and rice measurements are also left open for modifications.
I like to use bomba, Valencia, or arborio rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 783 | Calories |
| 31g | Fat |
| 87g | Carbs |
| 34g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 783 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 31g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 328mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 8% |
| Calcium 85mg | 7% |
| Iron 7mg | 40% |
| Potassium 401mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
