Description
Sizzling Spanish-inspired chicken and chorizo paella promises a culinary journey through authentic Mediterranean flavors. Spicy chorizo, tender chicken, and aromatic rice blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each rich, colorful bite of this classic Spanish comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine all dry seasonings in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of spices and herbs.
- In a separate container, vigorously whisk liquid components until smooth and fully integrated.
- Gradually fold wet mixture into dry ingredients, creating a cohesive dough through gentle kneading for approximately 120 seconds.
- Carefully form mixture into elongated cylindrical shapes, maintaining uniform size and consistent thickness.
- Securely encase each sausage in aluminum foil, creating tight, sealed packages to prevent moisture escape.
- Position wrapped sausages in steamer, maintaining consistent temperature around 212°F for 40 minutes, rotating midway through cooking process.
- After steaming, allow sausages to rest and cool completely at room temperature for optimal texture stabilization.
- Refrigerate for enhanced firmness if desired, which helps solidify internal structure.
- When ready to serve, lightly sear sausages in hot skillet to develop golden-brown exterior caramelization.
- Transfer browned sausages into baking dish, nestling them among fresh tomato sauce and seasonal vegetable medley.
- Bake at 375°F until sauce becomes effervescent and ingredients are thoroughly heated, approximately 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Experiment with different spice blends to customize the flavor profile of your chicken and chorizo dish.
- For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch or gluten-free flour alternatives when mixing dry ingredients.
- Enhance moisture by adding a splash of white wine or chicken broth when baking the sausages with vegetables.
- Prepare extra sausages and freeze them for quick future meals, ensuring a convenient protein-packed option for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.8 g
- Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 19.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg