Chicken paella with squid and beans

This much-loved Spanish dish is the ideal one-pan supper. Traditionally made for Sunday lunch, it’s cooked over an aromatic open fire in a shady spot away from the fierce midday sun, with everyone diving into the finished creation to nab the choicest morsels.

Looking for a vegetarian alternative? Our black rice paella with artichokes, peppers and spinach is the one for you.

Or, if you’ve got a little time to browse, we’ve got over 160 recipes in our Spanish cuisine section to inspire you.

 

  • Serves 4-6
  • Hands-on time 60 min, plus resting

Nutrition

Calories
374kcals
Fat
12.9g (2.6g satrurated)
Protein
25.1g
Carbohydrates
38.1g (3.5g sugars)
Fibre
2.7g
Salt
1.4g

delicious. tips

  1. Buy calasparra rice in delis or online at ocado.com or brindisa.com.

    The crust on the bottom of the paella pan, known as socarrat, is prized. Cook the rice over a high heat, then rest the dish at the end to let the crust set.

  2. Pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika) comes in dulce (sweet), agridulce (bittersweet/medium-hot) or picante (hot) varieties. Find it in larger supermarkets. We used the brand La Chinata.

  3. Nothing beats a youthful, fruity Spanish rosé (rosado) with a classic like this.

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