Brazilian Paella with Walnut Crust
A twist on the classic Spanish dish, this Brazilian paella features a crunchy walnut crust and is packed with flavorful chicken and spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup paella rice
- ●1/2 cup, chopped walnuts
- ●1 pound, cut into bite-sized pieces chicken breast
- ●2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ●1 medium, diced onion
- ●2 cloves, minced garlic
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1 teaspoon paprika
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a blender or food processor, blend chopped walnuts until finely ground.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add paella rice to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
While the paella is baking, mix the ground walnuts with a pinch of salt.
- 9
To assemble the paella, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the walnut crust on top.
- 10
Return the paella to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- 11
Remove the paella from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.