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Valencian paella with chicken and rabbit

Valencian chicken and rabbit paella

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A Spanish paella made with saffron and white beans, simmered with chicken and rabbit in a flavorful broth. The bottom of the pan is golden brown.

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Recipe from Pkmink, Lorenzo, Michiel1972 and 32 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Paella originates from the Valencia region. The rice absorbs all the broth, and the golden-brown crust is a sign of a well-made dish. It is prepared in a large frying pan.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time25 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 20 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodFrying in a pan
  • Estimated cost$22.57 $5.64 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $6.99
  • $0.59
  • $5.86
  • $1.39
  • $1.39
  • $0.58
  • $5.10
  • $0.67

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed paella pan over medium-high heat. Then, sear the chicken and rabbit on all sides.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes and let them simmer to create a tomato-based sauce. ≈ 3 min
  3. Pour the in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then add the green beans and rice.
  4. Reduce the heat, add the saffron, white beans, and salt. Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Turn off the heat, cover the paella with a newspaper, and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. Serve with a wedge of lemon, if desired. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Valencian chicken and rabbit paella

  • Chicken and rabbit pieces, with bones$6.99
  • olive oil$0.59
  • 3 to 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced$5.86
  • Chicken broth, served just above the rice$1.39
  • cut green beans$1.39
  • Rice for paella (or risotto rice)$0.58
  • saffron$5.10
  • white beans, garrafo, a few$0.67

Total$22.57

that's $5.64 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • Chicken and rabbit pieces, with bones
  • olive oil
  • 3 to 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
  • Chicken broth, served just above the rice
  • cut green beans
  • Rice for paella (or risotto rice)
  • saffron
  • white beans, garrafo, a few
  • salt, to taste

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