Weeknight Win What is Paella Easy Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 450g)
• 4 ounces chorizo, Spanish style, sliced into ¼-inch rounds (about 115g)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups short-grain paella rice (like Bomba or Calasparra) (about 300g)
• 4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium (about 950ml)
• ½ teaspoon saffron threads, lightly crushed
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ cup frozen peas (about 75g)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish