Perfect Paella Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups enriched white rice
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 quart chicken broth (or stock)
• 4 fresh spring thyme
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders, cut into thirds
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed and sliced on an angle
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 24 shrimp)
• 18 green lipped mussels, cleaned
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 lemons, zested
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• lemon wedge
• crusty bread