Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Chicken Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks); ¼ cup olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 ounces smoked ham; 1 cup long-grain rice; 2 ½ cups chicken stock; 4 tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 1 cup frozen peas; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks)
¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 ounces smoked ham
1 cup long-grain rice
2 ½ cups chicken stock
4 tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Cut the chicken legs in half.
3
Heat the oil in a 12-inch paella pan or large flameproof casserole and brown the chicken pieces on both sides.
4
Add the onion and garlic and stir in the turmeric.
5
Cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.
6
Dice the ham and add to the pan, with the rice and stock.
7
Bring to a boil and season to taste, then lower the heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and add the chopped tomatoes, sliced pepper, and frozen peas.
9
Return to the heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes more, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked and the rice has absorbed the stock.

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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 chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks), ¼ cup olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Paella

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