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In small bowl, add saffron threads to several tablespoons warm chicken broth. Steep 5-10 minutes to release color and aroma.
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In large, shallow pan (preferably a paella pan), heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and add to pan. Sear 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
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In same pan, add squid and cook 1-2 minutes, just until they start to turn opaque. Remove and set aside.
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In same pan, add onion, garlic and red bell pepper. Sauté 5 minutes until softened. Add tomatoes and cook another 3-4 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
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Stir in rice, smoked paprika and saffron with its liquid. Stir 1-2 minutes to toast rice lightly, coating it in tomato mixture.
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Pour in chicken broth and stir to distribute rice evenly across pan. Add chicken pieces back in, nestling them into rice. Adjust heat to low simmer. Cook without stirring 15-20 minutes, or until most liquid has absorbed. Check occasionally, adjusting heat as necessary to avoid burning.
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Arrange shrimp, squid and peas on top of rice. Cover with lid or foil, and cook additional 5-8 minutes, until shrimp is pink and rice is fully cooked.
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To achieve traditional crispy rice layer at the bottom (the socarrat), increase heat to medium-high for last 1-2 minutes. Listen for crackling sound and remove immediately from heat once you hear rice starting to crisp. (Note: Take care to prevent it from burning.)
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Cover pan with clean kitchen towel or foil and let paella rest 5-10 minutes. (Note: This helps the flavors meld and allows the rice to finish steaming.)
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Arrange lemon wedges and fresh parsley around edge of pan to be added to each serving. Serve straight from the pan at the table for an authentic experience.