Delicious Chicken Paella Recipe

Name: Delicious Chicken Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken legs with thigh; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion, coarsley chopped; 3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves (or to taste); 1 cup chopped celery (optional); 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes; 3 cups good quality chicken broth; 3 tablespoons capers (or to taste); 14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 14 -15 green Spanish olives (with pimento, or to taste); 34-1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted peppers, strips

Servings: persons

2 lbs bone-in chicken legs with thigh
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, coarsley chopped
3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves (or to taste)
1 cup chopped celery (optional)
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
3 cups good quality chicken broth
3 tablespoons capers (or to taste)
14-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
14 -15 green Spanish olives (with pimento, or to taste)
34-1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted peppers, strips

1
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2
Brown chicken in an extra large frypan (with a tight-fitting lid) on all sides; remove to a plate.
3
In the same frypan, Saute onion, garlic and chopped celery (if using).
4
Stir in rice; cook and stir for 1 minute.
5
Add in diced tomatoes (with juice) chicken broth, capers and cayenne pepper; mix to combine.
6
Place and press the browned chicken down into the liquid.
7
Cover the pan with lid.
8
Bring to a slow simmer; reduce heat to very low.
9
Cook until rice is tender (about 30-40 minutes).
10
Add/stir in the olives and peas with a wooden spoon.
11
Arrange the roasted pepper strips on top of the rice.
12
Cover pan again for about 3-5 minutes, or until peas are hot.
13
DELICIOUS!

1845

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

Carbs

181

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs bone-in chicken legs with thigh, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 large onion, coarsley chopped, 3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Delicious 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.

Delicious Chicken Paella

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