Spanish Paella with miracle rice

Spanish Paella with miracle rice

• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust for spiciness)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice or miracle rice for low carb
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 large bay leaf
• ½ bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1 medium Spanish onion, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled

1. In a bowl, mix chili powder, oregano, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper to make a marinade. Add the chicken, coat it well, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the rice, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring until the rice is well coated in oil.
3. Pour in the chicken stock (use less if using miracle rice), add lemon juice, bay leaf, and saffron threads. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
4. While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in another pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the chorizo and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 2 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf from the rice and discard it. Fold the parsley and lemon zest into the rice mixture.
7. To serve, spread the rice mixture onto a large platter and top with the chicken, chorizo, and shrimp mixture.
8. Let the paella rest for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition with regular rice

• Calories: 736
• Total Fat: 35g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 203mg
• Sodium: 1204mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 46g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Total Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 56g