Chorizo-Cheese Paella Recipe

1/2 cup olive oil, divided

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

150 grams sausage, we used chistorra sausage, casings removed and crumbled

2 chorizo pamplona, sliced into rounds

1 can chorizo de bibao, 210-gram can, sliced into rounds

2 medium white onion, chopped

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

500 grams chicken, use chicken breast fillets, cubed

3 cups calrose rice, or Spanish Bomba rice

2 chicken bouillon cube, crushed

2 teaspoons spanish paprika (pimenton)

2 teaspoons paella seasoning, (we used Paellero)

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

6 cups chicken stock

1/2 cup dry white wine

salt

pepper

1 can pimiento, 8-ounce can,sliced into strips

3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, plus 50 grams sliced into strips

3 tablepoons parsley sprigs, chopped

1 lemon, sliced into wedges

basil leaves, (fried), Optional