Thai-Style Chicken Paella
A unique fusion of Thai and Spanish flavors in this Thai-style chicken paella recipe. Delicate chicken and basque rice come together in a flavorful and aromatic dish.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound delicate chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●1 cup basque ricepreferably day-old rice
- ●2 cups chicken brothhomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup coconut milkfull-fat canned coconut milk
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauceuse gluten-free fish sauce if necessary
- ●1 tablespoon soy sauceuse gluten-free soy sauce if necessary
- ●2 tablespoons Thai red curry pasteadjust to taste
- ●1 pound peeled and deveined shrimpoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and Thai red curry paste. Stir to combine.
- 4
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Add basque rice to the pan and stir to combine with the liquid.
- 6
Cook for 10-12 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- 7
If using shrimp, add to the pan and cook until pink and fully cooked.
- 8
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Garnish with chopped cilantro or scallions, if desired.