Skip to main content

Spanish Recipes

The Cheeky Chicken Paella

The Cheeky Chicken Paella

The Cheeky Chicken Paella

Get 50% off 1st box + free snacks for life!

Why cheeky? Well, this chicken Paella has managed to sneak in some spicy chorizo for double meaty goodness. Bold, even by our own standards! This is a great dish for sharing with friends and family – just put the pot in the middle of the table and watch the spoons, forks and… even hands fling themselves towards it. It’s a real crowd-pleaser that you will love to cook again and again.

Tags:

Not Suitable for Coeliacs

•Healthy

•Lactose Free

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total35 minutes

Active

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

/ serving 2 people

1

Red Pepper

½

Yellow Pepper

1

Garlic Clove

2

Flat Leaf Parsley

1

Cocktail Tomato

2

British Chicken Thighs

1

Chicken Stock Pot

2

Rosemary

⅓

Diced Chorizo

1

Basmati Rice

½

Lemon

Nutritional information

/ per serving

Energy (kJ)2326 kJ

Energy (kcal)556 kcal

Fat15 g

of which saturates5 g

Carbohydrate75 g

Protein31 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Knife

•Pot

•Grill Pan

•Bowl

Instructions

Chop your vegetables

1

Remove stalk and core from the peppers and cut into thin slices. Peel and finely dice the garlic. Finely chop the parsley leaves. Cut the tomatoes in half and then into quarters. Chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks. Boil 600ml of water with the chicken stock pot.

Fry your chicken

2

Set hob to high heat and heat 1 tbsp of oil in a frying pan. Season the chicken well with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and fry for a few minutes. Once it is brown on all sides, remove and keep to the side.

3

Add another 1 tbsp of olive oil into the frying pan. Add the peppers and tomatoes. Cook for a few mins until they’ve softened up. Add in the garlic, a tsp of rosemary leaves and the chorizo.

Cook the rice until it absorbs the oil

4

After 3 mins, add half the parsley and the rice. Cook for a few minutes until the rice absorbs the oil.

Add the stock to the pan

5

Add the chicken stock and chicken. Give everything a good stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15-20 mins. Tip: Don’t stir - a good paella always has a crusty bottom!

6

Once the liquid has soaked up, take the paella off the heat. Cover with a clean tea towel and leave for 5 mins. Serve with the remaining parsley and big wedges of lemon.

Meal right image

Explore Similar Recipes

Chorizo Recipes

Chicken Recipes

Chicken Thigh Recipes

Meal left image

Meal right image

Explore Our Meal Kits

Meal Boxes for 1 Person

Vegetarian Meal Delivery

Calorie Smart Meal Delivery

Family Food Boxes

Meal left image

More delicious recipes with similar ingredients

Pan-Seared Salmon and Warm Tomato Salsa

with Rosemary Potatoes and Pesto Baby Leaf Salad

Caribbean Spiced Chicken and Pepper

with Couscous and Tomato Salsa

The Tex-Mex

Chipotle Spiced Cheeseburger, Chips, Guacamole, Charred Corn Salad and Rocket

Cheesy Cajun Loaded Wedges

with Avocado and Soured Cream

Glazed Chicken on Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous

with Charred Courgettes, Mint and Yoghurt

Baked Harissa Salmon

with Roasted Veg Stew and Couscous

Ultimate Chipotle Beef, Cheese and Bean Burritos

with Sweet Potato Chips and Tomato & Avocado Salsa

Crispy Sea Bream and Asian Style Pesto

with Roasted Sesame Sweet Potatoes and Stir-Fried Veg

South East Asian Inspired Chickpea and Chicken Breast Curry

with Sweet Potato, Spinach and Zesty Basmati Rice

Coconut King Prawn Laksa

with Mangetout, Pak Choi and Peanut-Parsley Pesto

Creamy Spiced Lentil and Chicken Curry

with Sweet Potato and Spinach

Red Thai Inspired Pork Meatball Curry

with Zesty Jasmine Rice

Crispy Sea Bass and Lime Coriander Rice

with Sticky Asian Style Sauce and Mangetout

Indonesian Style Chicken Breast and Veg Curry

with Rice and Coconut, Chilli and Lime Sambal

Coconut and Chicken Breast Lentil Soup

with Baby Spinach and Buttery Naans

Honey and Toasted Sesame Beef Rice Bowl

Double Miso Beef Burger and Sticky Aubergine

with Caramelised Sweet Potato Wedges and Sesame Mayo Dressed Asian Slaw

Spanish Style Cod & Chips

with Olives and Vine Tomato

Sweet Potato and Parsnip Gratin

with Cavolo Nero

Dukkah Crusted Cod

with Spiced Veggies and Roasted Garlic Mayo

Highest-rated dinner recipes

Surf and Turf: Fillet Steak and King Prawns

with Asparagus, Wedges and Lemon Garlic Butter

King Prawn Risotto

With Tender Asparagus Spears and Dukkah Spice

Seared Duck Breast in Balsamic Gastrique Sauce

with Rosemary Roast Potatoes and Garlic Cavolo Nero

Prawn and Serrano Linguine

Coconut Dal with Roasted Butternut Squash,

Onion Textures and Warm Flatbreads

Tempting Tiger Prawn Risotto

With Tender Asparagus Spears and Dukkah Spice

Pan-Fried Venison Steaks

with Rosemary Potatoes and Creamy Mustard Sauce

Penne Beef Ragu Alforno

with Cucumber and Tomato Salad

BBQ Pulled Chicken Loaded Cheesy Fries

with Fresh Avocado, Coriander and Chilli Salsa

Roasted Duck Breast and Redcurrant Jus

with Rosemary Roasties, Tenderstem® Broccoli, Cavolo Nero and Carrots

Creamy Fish Curry

with Sweet Potato and Cheat's Chapatis

Truffled Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Pie

with Honey Butter Glazed Chantenay Carrots

Ultimate Creamy Coronation Chicken

with Garlic Butter Rice and Green Beans

Venison Steak and Creamy Mustard Sauce

with Rosemary Potatoes, Tenderstem® Broccoli and Roasted Pear Salad

Chilli ‘n’ Cheese Topped Smoky Sausage

with Bacon Jam, Fries & Slaw

Presto Bacon Pesto Pasta

with Peas, Tenderstem® and Italian Style Cheese

Speedy Rosemary Lamb and Mushroom Rigatoni

with Creamy Tomato Sauce, Rocket and Cheese

Rosemary Scented Lamb Loin

with Blue Cheese, Leek and Potato Gratin

Creamy Linguine

with Prawns and Serrano Ham

Cajun Spiced Bass

with Sweet Potato & Cavolo Mash with a Chive Dressing

This week's must-try HelloFresh recipes

Szechuan Glazed Duck Breast Donburi

with Pickled Carrot and Garlic Jasmine Rice

French Dip Inspired Steak Sandwich

with Cheddar, Caramelised Onions, Chips and Tomato & Rocket Salad

Ultimate Fish and Chips

with Tartare Sauce, Garlic Asparagus and Peas

Smoky Chipotle Pulled Chicken Tagliatelle

with Garlic Baguette and Peas

Crispy Sesame Chicken Schnitzel

with Miso Mushroom Rigatoni and Smacked Cucumber Salad

Sticky Mustard Pork Belly and Red Wine Jus

with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Asparagus and Tenderstem®

Honey-Miso Tenderstem® Poke Rice Bowl

with Sambal Charred Corn, Avocado and Peanuts

Creamy Lemon Rigatoni and Roasted Broccoli

with Chilli and Garlic Pangrattato

One Pot Korma Spiced Sweet Potato Dal

with Baby Spinach and Naan Bread

Creamy Spinach and Aubergine Veggie Lasagne

with Pesto, Cheese, Onion and Wild Rocket

Speedy Chicken Noodles

with Green Beans and Bell Pepper

Gochujang Glazed Pork Meatballs

with Sesame Chips and Carrot Salad

Butterflied Chicken and Romesco Yoghurt Sauce

with Roasted Potato Chunks and Green Bean Salad

Sweet and Sticky Chicken on Rice

with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Onion

Family Favourite Cheddar Cheeseburger

with Wedges, Baby Gem and Roasted Garlic Slaw

Tandoori Chicken Loaded Naan

with Sweet Potato Chips, Tomato Salad and Cucumber Raita

Mexican Style Roasted Veg Salad

with Garlic Croutons and Greek Style Cheese

Lebanese Style Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

with Spinach, Couscous and Parsley

Speedy Thai Inspired Pork Noodles

with Stir-Fried Pepper and Carrot Ribbons

Roasted Mediterranean Style Veg Loaded Naan

with Greek Style Cheese, Pesto and Baby Leaf Salad