Williams Sonoma Classic Oven-Baked Paella

Summary

Flavor Profile

• Saffron-infused rice, paprika, turmeric

Why We Love It

• It's easy to prepare authentic Spanish-style paella with our time-saving starter. Infused with saffron to create the dish's signature color and aroma, the exclusive rice blend is enhanced with garlic, cumin, paprika and herbs for complex, savory flavor. Just combine it with vegetable or chicken stock, fresh vegetables and your favorite protein, and follow our step-by-step recipe.
• A Williams Sonoma exclusive.

Net Weight

• 1 lb. 8 oz./680g.
• Shipped fresh.
• Crafted in the USA using domestic and imported ingredients.

Use & Care

Receiving Instructions

• Starter ships fresh at ambient temperature.
• Upon receipt, store unopened in cool, dry place for up to 24 months. Once opened, store at room temperature for up to 18 months.

Preparation Instructions

Ingredients

• 1/2 package (approx. 1 2/3 cups/340g) paella starter (included)
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, approx. 1 lb. (500g) total, diced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1/4 lb. (125g) Spanish chorizo, diced (optional)
• 1/2 lemon (optional)
• Flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In ovenproof sauté pan over medium-high heat, warm vegetable oil. Add chorizo if desired and sauté, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, approx. 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to bowl. Add chicken to pan and sauté, stirring occasionally until browned all over, approx. 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl with chorizo.
• Add paella starter to pan and cook, stirring until rice is translucent, approx. 1 minute. Add chicken, chorizo, zucchini and bell pepper to pan and stir to combine. Stop stirring so a golden layer of crispy rice, known as socarrat, starts to form at bottom of pan.
• Add 3 cups (750ml) water to pan, then cover with lid or aluminum foil. Carefully transfer to oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and carefully remove lid or foil. Place on stovetop over medium heat and cook without stirring. Rotate pan every few minutes, until golden crust forms on bottom of pan, approx. 8 minutes.
• Squeeze lemon half over paella and garnish with parsley, if desired.
• Serve immediately.

Ingredients

• Rice, onion, salt, contains 2% or less of: spices (cumin, chiles, parsley, thyme, black pepper, bay leaves), tomato, garlic, canola oil, turmeric, orange powder (maltodextrin, orange juice concentrate), paprika, saffron.
• This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with dairy, sesame, soy, tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts), wheat/gluten, mustard.