Casa Dani's Chicken Paella

Casa Dani’s Chicken Paella

Name: Casa Dani’s Chicken Paella
Prep time: 2160 s
Cook time: 45 s
Total time: 2205 s
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: FOR THE CHICKEN; Whole heirloom Cornish hen; Arbequina olive oil; Brine; FOR THE PAELLA; Arbequina olive oil; Chicken broth; Bomba rice; Paellero seasoning; Fresh rosemary sprigs

27 Mar 2026

Dani Garcia

Chef

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Difficulty

Medium

Total Time

36H 45MIN

Cuisine

Spanish

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN

Whole heirloom Cornish hen: 14-16 oz

Arbequina olive oil: 5 g

Brine: 225 g

FOR THE PAELLA

Arbequina olive oil: 35 g

Chicken broth: 1,400 g

Bomba rice: 240 g

Paellero seasoning: 1 pack

Fresh rosemary sprigs: for garnish

A vibrant, aromatic paella built around slow-prepared chicken and deeply flavored rice. Chef Dani García’s version balances technique with bold, comforting flavors.

How to cook Casa Dani’s Chicken Paella

01.

Brine the Chicken

Brine the chicken for 24 hours.

02.

Sous Vide the Chicken

Sous vide the chicken with 5 g Arbequina olive oil for 12 hours.

03.

Roast the Chicken

Cook the chicken in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes while preparing the paella.

04.

Prepare the Base

Bring the chicken broth and seasoning packet to a boil.

05.

Cook the Rice

Add the remaining olive oil and rice.
Reduce to medium heat and cook for 12 minutes.

06.

Develop the Socarrat

Increase the heat to high for 1 minute to form the crispy socarrat.
Let the rice rest for 4 minutes.

07.

Finish and Serve

Top with the chicken and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.

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27 Mar 2026

The Chef

Dani García is a Spanish chef with an international profile and a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts. He is known for his innovative approach to popularizing Andalusian cuisine around the world, blending traditional flavors with modern techniques. A Michelin-recognized culinary talent, García earned international acclaim with his three-star Marbella restaurant, Dani García Restaurante, before shifting his focus to more accessible dining concepts worldwide. His restaurant ventures now grace a variety of major cities, including Casa Dani in New York, a Mediterranean-inspired space that introduces American diners to Andalusian flavors with a sophisticated yet welcoming touch.

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