Black Tea & Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Black Tea & Chicken Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; ½ cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons black tea; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup snow peas; 1 cup water chestnut; 1 red chili or 1 pepper; 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 cups rice; 1 cup dried mango; 1 kg chicken drumstick, or; 1 12 kg chicken wings

Servings: persons

4 cups water
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons black tea
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup snow peas
1 cup water chestnut
1 red chili or 1 pepper
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 cups rice
1 cup dried mango
1 kg chicken drumstick, or
1 12 kg chicken wings

1
Heat the oil in a Paella dish.
2
Add the chicken and then cook until nearly done.
3
Add the onions, chilli, mangos and stir occasionally.
4
Pour rice, 2 cups of water and the tea into the paella dish.
5
Stir frequently.
6
Once the first lot of water is mostly absorbed, add the next two cups, again stir frequently.
7
Once all of that liquid has been absorbed, add the wine, by this point chicken should be cooked through and rice should be nearly done.
8
When the rice is done, add the peas and water chestnuts.
9
Stir everything through until peas and water chestnuts are hot and crispy and then serve.

922

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, ½ cup dry white wine, 2 tablespoons black tea, 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Black Tea & Chicken Paella falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Tea & Chicken Paella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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