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Paella

This paella is a slow-cooked labour of love, with crispy rice on the bottom and plenty of chicken, chorizo, mussels and prawns.

1 HOUR 20 MINUTES | SERVES 4-6 | EASY | LC

extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp
chorizo 150g, cut into slices
chicken thigh fillets 6, cut into chunky pieces
onion 1, finely chopped
red pepper 1, finely chopped
garlic 6 cloves, finely chopped
tomato purée 2 tbsp
sweet smoked paprika 2 tsp
tomatoes 2, grated
saffron a large pinch
chicken stock 1 litre, hot
bomba or other paella rice 250g
frozen peas 100g
mussels 12
raw shell-on king prawns 12
lemon wedges to serve

Heat half of the olive oil in a paella pan or large, heavy-based, non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the chorizo for 3-4

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